Challenge Weekly Show 105: Weight Gain, Anabolic Window & Expectations

Challenge Weekly Show 105: Weight Gain, Anabolic Window & Expectations Welcome to the Weekly Challenge Show with Coach Steven Eskaf and Coach Nicoletta Ceppellini! Challenge update Week 6 Update A framework for what to do if you're not reaching your goals Community Highlights Are you featured in our Community Highlights? Questions from the Community I’m doing the Mstrong. I’ve gone from 58-61kg in 6weeks. Not ok / Hi My weight is not stopping I have been strict & gained weight I thought this program was to lose weight Listening to your latest podcast and wondering if you would recommend more reps with lighter weight or less reps but heavier weights. My back isn’t the best so I’m always scared to lift heavy Front Squats, I really struggled holding the barbel today the same way that was shown in the video. It really hurt my wrists and forearms. Any tips? Or should I just swap the exercise? Also, is it a lot lighter than back squats? I needed to halve Just wondering about the importance of timing protein intake after a weights session. Often I'll do my morning weights workout (where I have sip n burn in my water) then go for a walk then have breakfast which could be over an hour after I've finished my weights session. I've heard protein is most effective eaten relatively soon after a strength workout. Is there a "best" time to be having protein after a strength workout to maximise muscle recovery and development? Do you have a question for the Challenge Weekly Show? Ask us a question via this form: Submit a Question to the Challenge Weekly Show Connect  Find The M Challenge On Apple Podcasts On Facebook On Instagram @m.challenge.official   Coach Steve @steveneskaf Coach Nic @nicolettaceppellini   For more information about the Challenge visit: https://www.mchallenge.com.au/