The Science of Recovery: How BCAAs Help You Train Back-to-Back
Training hard is only half the equation. Recovery is what actually makes you stronger—and faster. But when you’re training back-to-back days, doing double sessions, or prepping for a race or comp, recovery needs to happen fast.
That’s where BCAAs (Branched-Chain Amino Acids) come in.
What Are BCAAs?
BCAAs are three essential amino acids:
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Leucine
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Isoleucine
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Valine
They’re called “essential” because your body can’t produce them—you have to get them from food or supplements. Unlike most aminos, BCAAs are metabolized directly in muscle tissue, where they’re used for fuel and repair during and after intense training.
What the Research Says
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Shimomura et al., 2006. Found that BCAA supplementation before and after exercise reduced DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) and muscle damage.
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Jackman et al., 2010. Reported reduced muscle soreness and improved recovery time in resistance-trained men.
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Negro et al., 2008. Demonstrated that BCAAs helped reduce fatigue and maintain strength during repeated high-intensity sessions.
BCAAs in Metalite
Each scoop of Metalite™ delivers 7g of BCAAs in the proven 2:1:1 ratio:
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3,500 mg Leucine
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1,750 mg Isoleucine
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1,750 mg Valine
This optimal dose helps kickstart recovery even before you finish your last set or last mile, so you can show up strong tomorrow too.
Final Thought
If you’re training daily, doing doubles, or stacking strength and cardio, your recovery has to keep up.
BCAAs help reduce soreness, preserve muscle, and get you back to training faster.
With 7g of BCAAs in every serving, Metalite™ fuels your recovery so you don’t just go hard—you go again.
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