How do I stay in an anabloic state??

Hello

I have just started to begin bulking and have been doing some research. I believe the main creteria is to ensure being in an anabolic state?

How can I ensure that I am in an anaboilc state??

Is it through training?? Diet???

Are there any supplements that may help anabolism??

Any advice is greatly appreciated
[i]DannyCap[/i]

Hi Danny,

The easiest way to ensure you stay in a anabolic state is to eat every 3-4 hours. A anabolic diet would consist of 60-70% carbs, 20-25% fats and protein must be manintained at 2g/kg body weight per day. If you leave longer 'gaps' between meals then the body may start to body catabolise (burn) its own tissue.

Other anabolic advice;

Do not train for longer than 1 hour with weights (45 minutes being ideal)

Limit cardiovascular exercise - this easily leads to catabolism

As for supplements, through my research whey protein appears to do the job well;

Whey protein may also help to stimulate muscle growth by increasing insulin-like growth factor production (Bean, 2003). Hence, it is anabolic.

Taz

before and after take whey protein. at night before bed take creatine. itll keep your muscles from breaking down overnight

I would agree with the advice of Taz here.

Before bedtime I always take in 2 scoops of casein protein to ensure a slow release of protein throughout the night.

I would say Creatine is best taken in a pre / post workout drink