In this audio Q&A, Greg fields questions from listeners about preferential fat regain following a diet, why starting a diet or exercise program may lead to short-term weight gain, and whether ergogenic supplements have a negative impact on your recovery from training.
In this audio Q&A, Greg fields questions from listeners about preferential fat regain following a diet, why starting a diet or exercise program may lead to short-term weight gain, and whether ergogenic supplements have a negative impact on your recovery from training.
As always, if you have any questions you'd like Greg to answer in a future Q&A episode, record a <60 second voice note, and email it to podcast@strongerbyscience.com!
Notes and Time Stamps
02:16: Do we still preferentially regain fat after a diet, even if we don't get super lean beforehand?
Dulloo reviews:
Preferential fat regain in physique athletes:
17:04: Why might your weight temporarily increase when you start a diet, or start exercising more?
27:14: Do ergogenic supplements have a negative impact on recovery from training?
Caffeine and "delayed autonomic recovery":
Coffee and health outcomes:
Beetroot juice as an example of a supplement that simultaneously increases performance and may also accelerate recovery: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9214898/