Do Athletes Need More Protein?
A professional athlete trains up to six hours a day, six days a week, and 12 months a year. They workout about 10 times harder than an average person. And while in most cases, it’s not hard to see where all of that protein goes, the much-debated question still remains: do athletes need to eat […]
How much protein do I need?
The importance of protein in one’s diet cannot be overstated. Aside from its role in gaining muscle and strength, it also helps in repairing cells, regulating hormones, and controlling one’s metabolism. And unlike fat and carbs, the body has no way of storing excess protein in the body. Thus, everyone needs to eat protein everyday, […]
Protein Intake for Natural and Non-Natural Weight Training
While most people go to the gym just to get trimmed, some have goals that go far beyond that. There are athletes, models, and competitive bodybuilders, who have fitness goals that are a couple of notches higher than the average joe. Even with the perfect diet and intense, regular weightlifting, these goals may not be […]