Layne Norton

[PUMPFLEX]

layne how do,

just wondering how far out do you stop supplements like creatine, glutamine, taurine e.,t.c from the show. ?

[jprc10]

A question for Layne or anyone else:
I just can't find any dextrose where I live, so is there any other type of simple sugar I can use to replace dextrose and maltodextrin for the post workout shake?
Is plain table sugar any good?

And how vital is this shake anyway, because I was thinking of just eating a whole food meal after my workout.
Thanks in advance.

[str8flexed]

you aren't going to miss a whole lot if you just have some whole food as soon as you get done. just have a bannana or something.

it's also called corn sugar; might be able to find it under that name

[str8flexed]

you aren't going to miss a whole lot if you just have some whole food as soon as you get done. just have a bannana or something.

it's also called corn sugar; might be able to find it under that name

[str8flexed]

Hey layne,

Just wondering if it is necessary to take time off from training every now and then (1 week off every few months?) to let the body recover.

Thx

no; i never take a week off; i just have a week or two of deloading

taking a full week off can actually be counter productive

[str8flexed]

layne how do,

just wondering how far out do you stop supplements like creatine, glutamine, taurine e.,t.c from the show. ?

i don't


but I don't use glutamine at all. no reason to

[CATABOLIC1]

i don't


but I don't use glutamine at all. no reason to

Hi layne i got a banana load of BCAA's and was wondering what's the best way to take them while cutting.

At the moment it's pre intra and pwo but can i take them with meals on rest days as well?

[str8flexed]

i'd take 3-4g in between meals

[Lunarisx718]

Hey Layne,

I was wondering what your thoughts are on 2 points that i read by coach Christian Thibadeau of T-nation regarding PWO carbs. I'm not looking for a coach debate, i just figured you'd have some interesting insight considering your background in biochemistry

"1. I actually do not recommend post-workout carbs anymore. Catecholamines released during the training session reduces the response to insulin. So post-workout carbs are not super effective... not moreso than only post-workout protein.

2. I now recommend carbs PRE workout. This way you get your insulin spike to start loading up on aminos then you switch to a non-insulin mediated amino acid transport during the workout (muscle contraction is needed for this). This is the best way to get as much aminos as possible into the muscle, and thus to stimulate as much growth as possible"

[jprc10]

you aren't going to miss a whole lot if you just have some whole food as soon as you get done. just have a bannana or something.

it's also called corn sugar; might be able to find it under that name

Thanks a lot for taking time to answer my question, I'll look for corn sugar and see how it goes.

Is white bread ok for post workout? I've heard it digests pretty quickly.

[str8flexed]

Hey Layne,

I was wondering what your thoughts are on 2 points that i read by coach Christian Thibadeau of T-nation regarding PWO carbs. I'm not looking for a coach debate, i just figured you'd have some interesting insight considering your background in biochemistry

"1. I actually do not recommend post-workout carbs anymore. Catecholamines released during the training session reduces the response to insulin. So post-workout carbs are not super effective... not moreso than only post-workout protein.

2. I now recommend carbs PRE workout. This way you get your insulin spike to start loading up on aminos then you switch to a non-insulin mediated amino acid transport during the workout (muscle contraction is needed for this). This is the best way to get as much aminos as possible into the muscle, and thus to stimulate as much growth as possible"

he is mistaken.

catecholamines antagonize insulin insofar as they work to increase glucose release into the bloodstream by increasing glycogen breakdown. But they are not going to inhibit insulin release or effect insulin's actions on muscle protein synthesis or breakdown. We have done post exercise studies (not me, previous people in this lab) and examined protein, protein + carbs, or carbs only; and everytime protein+carbs replenishes glycogen better and has a better anabolic response. I'm afraid he may be confusing the opposing effects of catecholamines & insulin on blood glucose (one will increase; the other decrease blood glucose) and extrapolated that to imply that catecholamines reduce insulin secretion (they don't) or influence insulin's actions on muscle (they don't, insulin sensitivity is INCREASED post workout, not decreased)

[Toddbz]

Thanks a lot for taking time to answer my question, I'll look for corn sugar and see how it goes.

Is white bread ok for post workout? I've heard it digests pretty quickly.

Easy place to find maltodextrin is a places that sell supplies for home brewing. Although sites like True Protein have stuff like that and you don't even have to leave your house to get it.

[CATABOLIC1]

he is mistaken.

catecholamines antagonize insulin insofar as they work to increase glucose release into the bloodstream by increasing glycogen breakdown. But they are not going to inhibit insulin release or effect insulin's actions on muscle protein synthesis or breakdown. We have done post exercise studies (not me, previous people in this lab) and examined protein, protein + carbs, or carbs only; and everytime protein+carbs replenishes glycogen better and has a better anabolic response. I'm afraid he may be confusing the opposing effects of catecholamines & insulin on blood glucose (one will increase; the other decrease blood glucose) and extrapolated that to imply that catecholamines reduce insulin secretion (they don't) or influence insulin's actions on muscle (they don't, insulin sensitivity is INCREASED post workout, not decreased)

Fascinating. So that's why nutrition and dietetics is a 4 year long degree lol!

[str8flexed]

i'm not doing nutrition & dietetics.

I have a 4 year degree BS in Biochemistry and i'm Doing my PhD in Nutritional Science (about 6 years or so)

[str8flexed]

i'm not doing nutrition & dietetics.

I have a 4 year degree BS in Biochemistry and i'm Doing my PhD in Nutritional Science (about 6 years or so)