Q&A: Protein, Carb, and Creatine Timing, Fasted Training, Workout Routines (4- Vs. 5-Day), & More

Does protein before bed impact your sleep? How do you prevent muscle breakdown if you can only train fasted in the morning before breakfast?

Will training 5 days per week give better results than 4 days per week? Are gluten allergies and intolerance real, or just another health fad?

How long can someone use the program in Bigger Leaner Stronger and still make progress?

All of that and more in this Q&A podcast.

Over on Instagram, I’ve started doing weekly Q&As in the stories, and it occurred to me that many podcast listeners might enjoy hearing these questions and my short answers. So, instead of talking about one thing in an episode, I’m going to cover a variety of questions. And keep in mind some of these questions are just for fun. :)

So if you want to ask me questions in my Instagram stories, follow me on Instagram (@muscleforlifefitness), and if I answer your question there, it might just make it onto an episode of the podcast!

If you like this type of episode, let me know. Send me an email (mike@muscleforlife.com) or direct message me on Instagram. And if you don’t like it, let me know that too or how you think it could be better.

Timestamps:

(0:00) - Please leave a review of the show wherever you listen to podcasts and make sure to subscribe!

(1:43) - Does eating a large portion of protein affect sleep quality?

(2:13) - How long until people forget about Liver King?

(4:49) - How to minimize muscle breakdown for someone who does intermittent fasting

but can only work out in the morning?

(6:54) - Thoughts about the future of crypto?

(9:26) - Should I strength train 4 or 5 days a week for best results?

(13:16) - My free meal planning tool: buylegion.com/mealplan

(14:39) - Is creatine consumption needed every day?

(15:12) - Have your personal views affected your business?

(16:13) - Any ideas on a one-day workout routine when life gets rough?

(18:12) - Is gluten allergy a fad or is it actually real?

(19:52) - Do you believe that a high amount of carbs is a requirement for muscle

preservation?

(21:24) - When doing a unilateral exercise do you rest between each side or after you do

both?

(23:26) - Best chest exercises to fix chest asymmetry?

(24:02) - How long can I use Bigger Leaner Stronger?

(28:25) - Do you see yourself taking HRT on a therapeutic level after hitting 40+?

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