Episode 133
Eric Trexler – Metabolic Adaptation
Episode 255
Key Takeaways
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The Metabolic Manual - https://www.strongerbyscience.com/metabolic-adaptation/
Muscle and Strength Pyramids - https://amzn.to/2NmuifZ
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Creatine Monohydrate - https://amzn.to/2tiE0Jq
Coaching - https://boomboomperformance.wufoo.com/forms/boomboom-performance-strategy-call/
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www.strongerbyscience.com
Today, we have the one and only Eric Trexler on the show. “Eric is a pro natural bodybuilder and a sports nutrition researcher. Eric has a PhD in Human Movement Science from UNC Chapel Hill, and has published dozens of peer-reviewed research papers on various exercise and nutrition strategies for getting bigger, stronger, and leaner. In addition, Eric has several years of University-level teaching experience, and has been involved in coaching since 2009.” To summarize this… he’s a smart dude in the bodybuilding space and he brings A LOT of knowledge to today’s show!
Follow him on instagram @trexlerfitness
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Show notes
3:05 – Eric’s Story
5:25 – Research backed supplementation
11:08 – Citrulline Malate and it’s legitimacy
14:56 – The most interesting studies in Eric’s career
21:40 – Is “Starvation mode” real?
35:25 – Diet based metabolic and hormonal adaptation
45:30 – Multi day refeeds vs. diet breaks
49:00 – Length/duration of a prep and/or cutting phase
52:10 – What it takes for hormonal adaptation to occur.
55:25 – The diet after the diet (reverse vs. recovery, diets).
1:13:40 – NEAT and other lifestyle oriented caloric expenditures.
1:19:40 – Where can listeners find out more about Eric and all his content
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