The Health Mastery Show #4 | ERIC TREXLER | HOW LEAN CAN YOU STAY?
Oct 15, 2019
Eric Trexler, a researcher at UNC Chapel Hill and pro natural bodybuilder, dives deep into metabolic adaptations in bodybuilding. He discusses how dieting affects metabolism and the implications of bulking too much on muscle growth. The conversation reveals that staying lean is feasible, but not without challenges, including hormonal impacts. They also touch on the complexities of post-diet recovery and maintaining a healthy metabolism. Trexler shares insights on psychological hurdles and nutritional strategies essential for effective contest preparation.
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Why Natural Bodybuilding?
- Eric Trexler enjoys bodybuilding because he finds the human body and its physiology fascinating, not for narcissistic reasons.
- He is curious about muscle growth and fat loss processes, viewing competing, coaching, and researching as different expressions of this interest.
Choosing Natural Bodybuilding
- Eric Trexler chose natural bodybuilding due to the health and legal risks associated with non-natural bodybuilding.
- He considered the significant mass gain required to be competitive in non-natural bodybuilding and decided against it.
Metabolic Adaptation Research
- Physique athletes experience a larger drop in energy expenditure than expected during weight loss.
- Post-competition, regained weight is primarily fat, despite some recovery in expenditure and hormones.