EPISODE · Apr 30, 2025 · 21 MIN
Can HMB help you stay stronger as you age? - Ep. #179
from Inside Sports Nutrition · host Bob Seebohar and Dina Griffin
In this episode, we take a look at the use of HMB (beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate) in masters athletes. While it’s not a magic bullet, HMB may offer benefits for maintaining strength and muscle mass as we age and during periods of lower activity, injury, or perhaps intense strength training phases.We cover:What HMB is, how it relates to leucine, and why it matters for muscle preservationWhen HMB might be helpful for aging athletesDosing strategies, timing, and how to approach it with realistic expectationsTune in for a quick, practical breakdown of whether HMB deserves a spot in your training and recovery plan.-------Don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get our weekly episodes and also subscribe to our YouTube. Bob’s Virtual Fat Burn Program through eNRG PerformanceSupport the podcast, stay ad-free, and get access to exclusive bonus content and behind-the-scenes conversations with Bob and Dina. Join our Patreon community or find us in the Patreon app by searching ISNPodcast.Connect with the podcast on Instagram @isnpodcast and on Facebook @insidesportsnutrition And when you’re ready to level up your health and performance even more, check out the services offered by Bob and Dina at their respective businesses.
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In this episode, we take a look at the use of HMB (beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate) in masters athletes. While it’s not a magic bullet, HMB may offer benefits for maintaining strength and muscle mass as we age and during periods of lower activity, injury, or perhaps intense strength training phases.We cover:What HMB is, how it relates to leucine, and why it matters for muscle preservationWhen HMB might be helpful for aging athletesDosing strategies, timing, and how to approach it with realistic expectationsTune in for a quick, practical breakdown of whether HMB deserves a spot in your training and recovery plan.-------Don’t forget to subscribe to the show to get our weekly episodes and also subscribe to our YouTube. Bob’s Virtual Fat Burn Program through eNRG PerformanceSupport the podcast, stay ad-free, and get access to exclusive bonus content and behind-the-scenes conversations with Bob and Dina. Join our Patreon community or find us in the Patreon app by searching ISNPodcast.Connect with the podcast on Instagram @isnpodcast and on Facebook @insidesportsnutrition And when you’re ready to level up your health and performance even more, check out the services offered by Bob and Dina at their respective businesses.
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