“What is the best protein powder to use?” “How much protein powder should I take per day?” “When is the best time to drink it?” Most beginning lifters highly over-complicate the issue of proper protein powder use, typically viewing it as some sort of “high tech” muscle ...
Many new bodybuilders train a lot in the gym but get frustrated when they don’t see any noticeable increases in size and strength. While there are many factors to consider, lack of nutrition (especially protein) is generally the main reason for not seeing gains. In order to build muscle,...
Muscle Money: How Protein Powder Got Pumped UpOnce the preserve of bodybuilders, sports nutrition supplements, shakes and bars have gone...Torrance, Jack
Why is protein essential for building muscle? If you’re hitting the gym regularly, you might already be eating enough chicken to put Nando’s out of business. But just why is protein so essential for the muscle-building process? ‘What we’re trying to do when we go to the gym is ov...
"Not only will this extra protein help you build more lean muscle mass, but it will also diminish your appetite, making you less apt to cave in to cravings," says Jose Antonio, Ph.D. "[It] can help you lose weight because of its ability to act as a potent thermogenic agent. That ...
, when a calorie surplus includes a very high protein intake, the protein was shown to have what researchers called “aprotective effect against fat gainduring times of energy surplus.” (5) Translation: high calories with high protein leads to muscle growth and relatively less fat gain....
There is an ingrained belief within the fitness industry that in order to build muscle and get stronger, we need protein (especially animal protein) as our primary and often singular focus for growth. Don’t get me wrong, protein is important. It is a precursor in muscle growth, BUT it ...
If you have a high BMR, eating enough food to create the necessary surplus can be hard. A lot of food you eat gets burnt by your overactive digestive system, leaving nothing left over for muscle growth. This makes it much harder to gain weight and build mass. ...
Protein is one of three mainmacronutrientsyour body needs to function properly, along with carbohydrates and fat. And if you'retrying to build muscle, protein is especially important. Protein requirements are higher for all athletes, but they're highest for weight lifters. Find out how much prot...
Make sure these calories come from healthy, whole foods rather than processed options, so you're fueling your body with the nutrients it needs for muscle gain. 5. Optimize Workout Structure It's important to follow a well-balanced workout structure that targets all major muscle groups. Focus...