Ep. 433 Q&A - Are Fasted Workouts Hurting Your Gains? How Much Protein Do You Really Need? Are Pre-Workouts Worth It? - The Coaches Roundtable

SummaryThis week on The Chasing Health Podcast, Chase Smith, Chris Bealhen, and Coach Allicia answer some of the most common fitness and nutrition questions during another Coaches Roundtable episode.The episode starts with a reminder that one holiday weekend will not ruin your progress. The coaches talk about why it's important to have a plan before cookouts, vacations, or celebrations so you can enjoy yourself without feeling guilty afterward. They explain that the best thing you can do after a holiday is simply get back into your normal routine.Next, they answer questions about supersets and when they make sense in your workouts. They also explain how pre-workouts work, what's inside them, whether stimulant-free pre-workouts are effective, and if energy drinks are a good replacement.The conversation continues with a discussion about fasted workouts, muscle growth, and the truth behind the "anabolic window." The coaches explain why total daily nutrition matters much more than perfect meal timing and clear up common myths about building muscle.Finally, they dive into protein recommendations, discussing how much protein you actually need to maximize muscle growth without stressing over hitting a perfect number every single day. They wrap up the episode with some laughs as they share their favorite pre-workout snacks and childhood cereals.Chapters(00:00) Getting Back on Track After the Fourth of July(05:15) Should You Be Doing Supersets?(11:20) The Truth About Pre-Workout Supplements(16:25) Fasted Workouts and Muscle Growth Myths(24:00) How Much Protein Do You Really Need?(30:30) Favorite Pre-Workout Snacks and Childhood CerealsSUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS to be answered on the show:https://forms.gle/B6bpTBDYnDcbUkeD7How to Connect with Us:Chase's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/changing_chase/Chris' Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/conquer_fitness2021/Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/665770984678334/Interested in 1:1 Coaching:https://conquerfitnessandnutrition.com/1on1-coachingJoin The Fit Fam Collective:https://conquerfitnessandnutrition.com/fit-fam-collective