Bodybuilding FAQs

Probably every new lifter that has ever crossed the threshold of a gym has had 1,000 questions. In this article, Bodybuilding FAQs, we will look at a few of them. Don’t worry, we’ll look at more of these in future articles, so your question is bound to come up!

Q. How Many Times A Day Should I Eat?

Many bodybuilding authorities suggest 5-6 meals a day. Rich, of course, took it to the limit and advocated at least 8 meals a day. He felt, and rightly so, that a lot of quality real food was essential to building mass. Time your meals evenly throughout the day. A great way to meet Rich’s meal suggestions is to use Real Carbs and Shake Time. The carb and protein sources come from real food only and make hitting a high-calorie goal much easier.

Q. Does Too Much Protein Lead To Kidney Problems And Bone Density Loss?

Protein is critical to building muscle. It’s a major component of our bodies, and it’s essential to take in enough to cover your body’s basic needs, plus the extra needs of building muscle mass. Amino acids are called the “building blocks” of protein, and the body makes many of the 20 aminos that help build protein. But the body does not make 9 of them, they must come from diet and supplements. Since this includes some of the most important aminos for muscle growth, this becomes even more critical when you’re working out.

For many, the goal is adding mass, which also requires recovery. Since both situations require more protein, it’s only common sense that you need higher amounts of protein than Mr. or Mrs. Couch Potato. So, unless you're predisposed to kidney problems, protein has not been shown to cause kidney issues. Also, bone is made of, among other things, protein and collagen. What is collagen made of? It consists of a specific combination of amino acids. So why would consuming more of what bone is made of lead to a loss of density?

Q. How Do I Pick The Best 5% Nutrition Pre-Workout For Me?

Well, usually, people might ask this question regarding any pre-workout. But hey, this is 5% and we have the best pre-workouts, anyway! We carry 5 pre-workouts - 5! So, if you’re just starting out, there’s Kill It. This is a moderate caffeine (250 mg) pre-workout that features creatine and other potent ingredients.

From there, you can step up to Kill It Reloaded with 325 mg of caffeine from 3 sources. There are fast and slower digesting caffeine sources to extend energy and offset jitters or a crash. There’s also a Creatine Blend, N.O. Blend, and Nootropic Blend. This is a pre-workout that can carry you far. Rich used this one consistently.

Next, there’s 5150 and Kill It RTD, both with 400 mg of caffeine. 5150 has a legendary Stim-Crazy Blend featuring multiple sources of caffeine. Rich used this one on Leg Day, Makes sense, that should be your toughest workout. New to the line-up, Kill It RTD features a huge 10g of Glycerin (glycerol), and the caffeine comes from 3 sources. Here’s a pre that will give you insane pumps!

What if you want a stim-free Pre? Full As F*ck, of course! Get ready for some crazy pumps, and you can stack it with any other 5% Pre!

Q. Do BCAAs Really Matter?

BCAAs, especially as part of an amino acid powder like All Day You May, are an important addition to your supplement arsenal. Primarily, they help you stay in an anabolic environment. That means you’re in a positive state that’s conducive to building muscle and recovering properly. This is a classic formula that goes beyond any other amino powder on the market. That’s because it contains 6 complete complexes, and features our exclusive 10:1:1 leucine-dominant BCAA ratio. Leucine is critical to stimulating protein synthesis, a major trigger of muscle growth.^(1,2,3)

Recap

With only 4 questions, we’ve just scratched the surface of common bodybuilding FAQs. Don’t worry, there’s more to come. If you’re new, or just have questions, 5% Nutrition is the place to get the answers - and get the best supplements! Stop by today!

References:

Leucine Health benefits, dosage, safety, side-effects, and more | Supplements - Examine
What Is Protein Synthesis. (2015, December 27). Retrieved May 02, 2017, from http://www.proteinsynthesis.org/what-is-protein-synthesis/
Protein synthesis. (n.d.). Retrieved May 02, 2017, from http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/protein synthesis

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