Branch Chain Amino Acids (BCAA) – I drink this just about every day before and during my training
I drink BCAAs to prevent the breakdown of muscle. Most of the time I am dieting or just on a lower calorie intake to keep a lean shredded physique for events. Even though I am dieting and on a lower calorie meal plan I still need to go to the gym and work hard. While dieting and working hard at the gym you risk losing muscle because your body may breakdown the muscle to use it as energy to help get it through the workout. BCAAs help prevent this breakdown cycle and also helps with fatigue. I combine BCAAAs and L-Carnitine before cardio sessions or workouts. I have two favorite brands LIV Body and NLA for Her:
