That’s where EAAs come in.

Why I personally use Phat Muscle Project Premium EAAs:

EAAs = Essential Amino Acids

These are the amino acids your body can’t produce on its own.

They’re directly responsible for:

Muscle repair

Muscle retention

Reducing breakdown during training

When you’re deep into a workout, high volume, short rest, repeat efforts, your body is either:

Building

or

Breaking down

EAAs help keep you on the right side of that.

What you’ll actually notice

This isn’t theoretical.

You’ll feel:

Less drop-off between sets

Better output late in workouts

Faster recovery within the session

That matters in CrossFit where performance isn’t just one effort but repeated efforts under fatigue.

Why it works (ingredients that matter)

Most quality EAA formulas (including this one) are built around:

Leucine, Isoleucine, Valine (BCAAs): Drive muscle protein synthesis and reduce fatigue

Full spectrum EAAs: You need all of them, not just BCAAs, to actually build and repair tissue

Electrolytes (Sodium, Potassium, etc.): S upport hydration, muscle contractions, and prevent performance drop-off

The underrated piece: Hydration

As it gets hotter, this matters more.

You’re not just losing water, you’re losing electrolytes .

That’s where this stands out:

Helps retain fluid

Supports muscle function

Reduces cramping and fatigue

Most people walk into a workout already under-hydrated.

Then they wonder why performance falls off.

When to use it

During your workout (best use)

Long sessions or high-volume days

Hot weather / heavy sweat days

Even during fasted training if that’s your thing

Bottom Line

If you’re training hard, your body is constantly breaking down.

You can either:

Wait until after to recover

or

Support it while you’re working