MR's and winded!

[Scott Stevenson]

I have a few comments and a question. First off I love the MR's and am killing the log book in the last four weeks. This run through I have really been focusing on the basics with MR's. Wow do I get winded on these. Any suggestions?

I would take a few (not TOO many) deep breaths before starting the MR and make sure you are breathing deeply during the sets and the rest intervals, too. This will help alkalinize your blood and reduce the the urgency to breath (and help in performance). BE CAREFUL - if you really overdo this strategy, you could end up light headed which is NOT what you want when you've got a load above you.

Comment; Normally by week three I am feeling overtrained and start losing my desire to train even with tier 1. This time on tier two, (natural and old 49) I have been using betator and I have no signs of slowing down and recovery and strength gains are excellent. Should I run with it for a bit or cruise anyway?

Thanks

David

I'd still stick with using your perceived recovery (and log book, sleep, etc. other things that can point to overreaching turning to overtraining) as your guide for when to move to a cruise. I don't think you're at any risk of inadvertently overdoing it using this supplement such that you dig a recovery hole you can't climb out of.

(The research on HMB is decent, but some of the studies have been questioned d/t the VERY large effects. I'd be interested if you happen to do any blood work that include a hormonal profile, as there have been a few cases where OTC supplements have been spiked. Just pure curiosity and thinking out loud here - no need to post up openly on your end.)

-S