Fuel your workouts for better energy and faster fat loss so that you can achieve your best with less. In this episode, Ben Brown discusses the difference between essential amino acids and branch-chain amino acids, as well as their benefits and drawbacks. He shares some myths about fitness that he's debunked in his experience, and gives great advice on choosing the right supplements for your workout. Let's dig into it!

Ben Brown is the owner of BSL Nutrition, an online nutrition & fitness consulting business specializing in designing individualized nutrition, lifestyle, and strength training programs for highly driven men (and a few brave women). He is passionate about working with those who are struggling to find the balance between business, and family, and trying to squeeze in the much-needed exercise and nutrition habits.​

Key Highlights:

Part 1

[00:01 - 05:25] Opening Segment

• Ben shares his background and work in the fitness industry

• The differences between amino acid branch chains versus essential amino acids

• Why, how, and when you should be taking them

• How to make better choices regarding your supplementation before and during your workout

[05:26 - 11:10] An Expert on Essential Amino Acids to Support Muscle Growth

• How Benjamin transitioned into the online coaching space

• His desire to spend more time with his family and to impact more people

• Formulating a comprehensive nutritional supplement that focuses on the essential amino acids

• Recovering from exercise and supporting lean muscle tissue

[11:11 - 17:34] Essential Amino Acids: What You Need to Know

• There are nine essential amino acids the body can't manufacture

• The (BCAAs) are the most important for stimulating muscle protein synthesis

• Protein consumption is important for overall health and body composition

.• Why pre or intra-workout is the best time to take essential amino acids

[17:35 - 23:46] What's the Better Option?

• The benefits of consuming essential and complete essential acids over brand chains

• What is most important is that you are getting enough protein.

• How people can effectively fuel themselves around their training window by taking in carbohydrates and other nutrients

[23:47 - 28:44] Boosting Energy & Recovery

• The difference between Complete Essentials and other amino acid products

• How Complete Essentials are more comprehensive and help to leverage fat as fuel

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Part 2

[00:01 - 12:37] The Hot or Not Round

• Ben on the round of hot or not

•Why Ben believes there is a conflict of interest in the FDA's role

• Protecting consumers and promoting certain food industries

[12:38 - 18:26] Strength Training for Fathers: Tips from an Expert

• How Ben's training has evolved and accommodated for injuries and other life demands

• Being a good role model for his children and family is the most important

• How strength training helps Ben be productive and set a good example

[18:26 - 21:20] Closing Segment

• Overcoming obstacles to a healthy lifestyle

• How Ben's training has changed over the years

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Key Quotes:

"You have full permission and autonomy to make decisions that are in line with what's best for you and only you know that." -Ben Brown

"As long as I'm committed to doing something that's the most important thing to me to the degree that when I show up, then I can feel it out." - Ben Brown

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