Proteins |
We know proteins are extremely popular among strength
athletes and bodybuilders, this is especially for its ability to build new
muscle tissue, and to repair damaged muscle tissue. Especially at the beginning
of a new cycle this is from the utmost interest because the muscle mass can gain
very quick (muscle memory) . After some time the building of new mass goes
slower due to a diminishing super-compensation. Many bodybuilders and strength
athletes think they need extra proteins and carbs and often use it in the form
of supplements, protein shakes and weight gainers. A male strength athlete only
needs a maximum of 2 gram per kilo bodyweight of protein. If you train not to
hard that comes to around 1,5 gram/k. Last month new scientifical research
showed these extra proteins (up to 4 gram/k) work only contra-productive and can
make you fat also. If you eat normally you will eat with your meals around 90
grams of proteins. A 100 kilogram heavy athlete in his maintenance phase would
need 100 × 1,5 g/kg is 150 gram, in his buildup phase that would be 100 × 2
g/kg is 200 gram. The rest would be proteinrich products like fish, chicken,
meat, eggs etc. But a spoonful of rice also contains 2 gram of protein. If your
nutrition sources is composed with a bit of knowledge, the use of additional
supplements is not necessary. It may even turn out contra-productive because the
body may be inclined to use them as an (unfavorable) source of energy. If there
too much energy available it is converted into fat, which means an increase in
adipose tissue.
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