The HyPaultrophy podcast The bulking debate - with Ella, TNF, and Alan Aragon
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Feb 16, 2025 Joined by Alan Aragon, a nutrition and fitness expert, and Joel TNF, a specialist in athletic development, the discussion dives into the intricacies of bulking. They explore whether a caloric surplus is essential for muscle growth and tackle misconceptions around energy expenditure and protein synthesis. The guests also unpack the metabolic effects of dietary choices, emphasizing individualized nutrition strategies. Humorous anecdotes on seed oils provide levity, while they critique common fitness bias, advocating for respectful dialogue in the fitness community.
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Defining TDEE
- TDEE is the total energy expenditure, including resting and physical activity.
- Physical activity includes exercise, the thermic effect of food, and non-exercise activity.
Defining Maintenance Calories
- Maintenance calories replace TDEE, allowing for a margin of error.
- Practically, maintenance means no extreme changes in body fat.
Detraining and Muscle Gain
- Joel observed muscle gain with minimal caloric increase after detraining.
- This suggests metabolic expense for muscle protein synthesis is lower than some believe.