Coach Rob Regish

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Some questions answered on today's show

Aaron Van Cleff
I’m closing in on 40 and thinking about re-vamping my training because I keep getting hurt. Is that typical? Because I see some older guys who don’t look hurt and they haven’t changed anything that I can see..

Larry Rinaldi
I got an email about a cyclodextrin Turkesterone product. Is it legit, and would it be worth the money?

Page Faulkenberg
Great show and I never miss an episode! My question has to do with Cissus – what’s the active ingredient? Would it just be better if I bought a bunch in bulk vs. capsules?

Kip Fry
Question for you on adaptogens. I’m planning on using some, Ecdy in particular. I know from your past shows its not going to be Dbol, but what am I looking for??

Phil Hickerson
I’m looking to put on as much muscle as possible, with minimum fat gain as I’m naturally a big person. What do I need to do, diet wise? Keto seems to be the big craze right now, so should I be on that?

BP TIP OF THE DAY: THOUGHTS ON RAISING INSULIN WITHOUT CARBOHYDRATES

[10:42] I’m closing in on 40 an thinking about revamping my training due to injuries. Is this typical?

• Injuries become more common as you age.
• Make sure to take time off every 4-6 weeks to allow the smaller injuries to heal so that they don’t become larger injuries.
• Perform bodyweight exercises as part of your training.
• e a 40 year old does 40% of his training as bodyweight.
• Be sure to do decompressing movements on your spine.
• Stretching or yoga is good in your spare time.

[17:40] Are all peptides made in China?

• peptide sciences makes the powder on site.
• Some companies outsource to china in order to get the raw powder.
• A good company runs their own mass spec.

[22:35] Are cyclodextrin Turkesterone products legit?

• Bioavailability isn’t the issue.
• Turkesterone is not the only ecdy. That thought stems from 1 study that looked at leucine uptake in the muscle ( it could possibly inhibit uptake of the other EAA’s)
• Ecdy’s are water soluble.
• LG sciences put out a similar product in the early 2000’s.
• Not worth the money.

[32:28] Cissus- what is the active ingredient? Bulk vs. capsules.

• Most are standardized for keto sterones.
• Rob feels that there are more beneficial compounds than this, and nobody knows for sure why it works.
• Don’t buy in bulk unless you are going to cap yourself.

[37:55] what effects should I look for in adaptogens and ecdy?

• Greater thirst
• Deeper sleep
• Higher vo2 max
• Faster hair and nail growth
• Higher muscle retention
• Lower cholesterol and blood sugar.

[39:50] What diet should I follow to gain the most muscle while mitigating fat gain.

• Keto isn’t the best approach.
• The big question is how many carbs to consume ( as long as you aren’t diabetic.).

[54:50] Tip of the day: Thoughts on raising insulin without using carbs.

• Insulin is a powerful anabolic hormone.
• Glucogenic amino acids can raise insulin.
• Rob is looking for as good as or better muscle gain, fat loss, and conditioning from this approach.
• The experiment will be 6-8 weeks in length.