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Voice Mailbag

• Creatine question (what if I feel no difference?
• Psychosomatic side of training
• Venuto
• Warmups

Mailbag

• I’m new to the fitcast and I think it provides terrific insight for fitness enthusiasts of all experience levels. Thank you very much.My question is:
  Do you believe BCAAs should be a staple supplement like protein, multi-vitamins, fish oils and creatine? Research suggests BCAAs stimulate Muscle Protein Synthesis and many bodybuilding experts claim frequent consumption is vital for maximum muscle growth. What are your thoughts? Thanks again. -Andrew
• hey guys –I’m a 26 year old female from NJ

  My question might cause a lot of debate or none at all. I do an annual fast in Spring. I have done it for the last three years. After the last one I started a very intense strength training regimen for ice hockey. I have seen strength gains and development that I am very proud of. I usually do a lemonade fast for 10-12 days drinking just Master Cleanse Lemonade, water and tea. It is very rejuvenating and it means a lot to me. I want to do it again this year after my current program is complete. I was wondering if you guys have any input on anti-catabolics I could supplement while I fast so that I might be able to preserve as much muscle tissue as possible. I know it seems crazy to fast; I am a huge eater for the other 355 days of the year, I just like to give my body a total break. Thanks! -Deb

• Kevin — I am a new listener of the FitCast and I am growing fonder of your show as I listen in on my long commutes to Baltimore from St. Louis every week. I am an ACE Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor who has extensive background in gymnastics, dance, fitness, and nutrition, and like you I am constantly wanting to learn more about fitness and health everyday. I am also thinking about getting certified as a CSCS, but I am not sure where to start. I am a busy mom, fitness professional, and a flight attendant. Is there any way for me to get some of my education online rather than in a classroom? And I know you did an internship and there is a possibility that I could do that as well. What say you?
• ON THE SAME NOTE: Hi,
  I’m in the military and have been contemplating getting a personal training certification. Both for my own personal development and the fact that this a fairly flexible part time job. However when I started to research the various certification I was astonished at the number of institutions and the dozens of different certs out there. Can you guys please give me a good place to start. On a side note I’m an avid fan of your podcast and I recommend as often as I can. Thank you for your time.
  V/r
  Rebecca Cheney
• what are your thoughts on short term liquid diets like the velocity diet. I have always thought that real food was better for you then shakes. I am really focused on leaning up right now and have been incorporating HIIT training with my normal steady state cardio and then 3 day split for weights. thanks for you time -Daniel
• Hey guys and gals.
  First off thanks for this treasure trove of information. I’m forever hooked on the drug called FitCast. I’m a 18-year old rugby player trying to gain size and strength, I weigh 170 pounds, and stand 5 ft 9 in. I’ve been following Dos Remedios Power Training program for 3 months now and it has given me nice results. Mind you, this was my first ever training program so I guess results are guaranteed. My question goes as follows: What nutritional advice would you give an athlete my age if he is interested in bulking up and increasing his strength?
  Thanks again and keep the podcasts coming. -Nils