Being a hard-gainer for almost all of my life, I can assure you there are definitely certain perks of being one. First, you could eat everything in the world and not gain weight(jk), and second, you could make everyone around you jealous of your metabolism. On top of this, we have a tendency to put on lean muscle rather than just fat, and if done right, clean bulking could help us eliminate the cutting phase that most people have to go through.

However, the challenges of being a hard-gainer are equally bad. The disadvantages of being underweight are comparable to being overweight. This Bony to Beastly Review has everything you need to know about the program, and make the decision of going with it or not.

To begin with, the first and foremost challenge of being underweight is the tiredness and low energy that stays forever. And then, the body may not get enough nutrients that it needs, leading to hair, skin and teeth problems in the later stages of life. Low self-esteem and confidence, in my opinion, have an indirect relation with being underweight and not being able to look our best. However, to your surprise, no matter how fast your metabolism is, or how long you have been a hard-gainers, there are things you can do in the very present moment to put on weight and look your best. [Read more…]

With fitness being a priority a growing trend, and new supplements making their way into the industry, it sometimes becomes difficult to find out the best ones that help. BCAA, or Branched chain amino acids, is one such supplement that has been a topic of mixed reviews since forever. Questions like are BCAAs necessary, when to take BCAA and how to take BCAA during workout are always on the minds of gym-goers. In this article, I cover these questions surrounding BCAAs in detail.

What are BCAAs

Protein is the building block of muscles, and protein is made up of a collection of amino acids. There are 20 different types of amino acids, and they can be classified into:

a) Essential Amino Acids: These are amino acids that cannot be made by the body. Hence, they are to be taken from an external diet or supplements. There are 9 essential amino acids.
b) Non-Essential Amino Acids: They can be produced by our bodies, even if we do not get them from our diet.
c) Conditional Amino Acids: They are not generally essential, but may be needed during stress or illness.

Out of the 9 essential amino acids, Leucine, Isoleucine and Valine are the most important ones, and they are the ones responsible for maintaining muscle mass and helping you build muscle.

Although BCAAs are available in natural food, there are also many supplements that give you that. In this article we will talk about the supplements and how often you should take the BCAAs, when should you take BCAAs and more. It is important not to take more than you need so that your body can absorb it properly. [Read more…]