Ep. 255: Eric Trexler - Metabolic Adaptation

Today, we have the one and only Eric Trexler on the show. “Eric is a pro natural bodybuilder and a sports nutrition researcher. Eric has a PhD in Human Movement Science from UNC Chapel Hill, and has published dozens of peer-reviewed research papers on various exercise and nutrition strategies for getting bigger, stronger, and leaner. In addition, Eric has several years of University-level teaching experience, and has been involved in coaching since 2009.” To summarize this… he’s a smart dude in the bodybuilding space and he brings A LOT of knowledge to today’s show! Follow him on instagram @trexlerfitness [NOTE: Scratchy voice only lasts the first couple questions, apologies!]  THINGS MENTIONED: - The Metabolic Manual - Muscle and Strength Pyramids - Creatine Monohydrate - Coaching - www.strongerbyscience.com Today’s Podcast is brought to you by The Boom Boom Elite! The ONLY membership site that provides periodized, result-based, training programs EVERY single day AND educates you on how they’re built. To get access to programs, coaching, and the Elite Community – CLICK HERE NOW.  TIMESTAMPS: 3:05 - Eric’s Story 5:25 – Research backed supplementation 11:08 – Citrulline Malate and it’s legitimacy 14:56 – The most interesting studies in Eric’s career 21:40 – Is “Starvation mode” real? 35:25 – Diet based metabolic and hormonal adaptation 45:30 – Multi day refeeds vs. diet breaks 49:00 – Length/duration of a prep and/or cutting phase 52:10 – What it takes for hormonal adaptation to occur. 55:25 – The diet after the diet (reverse vs. recovery, diets). 1:13:40 – NEAT and other lifestyle oriented caloric expenditures. 1:19:40 - Where can listeners find out more about Eric and all his content. ---- You can get access to ALL of our content in one place, now: www.boomboomperformance.com/content Join The Boom Boom Elite (BBP’s Membership Site) to receive exclusive content and interviews, monthly training programs, bonus eBooks, the private coaching forum, and more by visiting https://boomboomperformance.com/elite ASK BOOM-BOOM YOUR QUESTION HERE! : www.boomboomperformance.com/podcast Check out all of our e-books by visiting https://www.boomboomperformance.com/products To Apply For Coaching With Boom Boom Performance, visit – http://boomboomperformance.com/online-coaching/#sign-up [LEARN HOW TO HELP THE SHOW] This podcast is 100% free, helping YOU live longer and better for no cost at all. In fact, 95% or more of the content we provide at B.B.P. is completely free, because our #1 core value is to be a Go Giver. Which is why we created a Patreon page so you can donate as little as $1 per month to help us provide more free content. 100% of donations go back to creating more fre