muscle repair
Although protein is only a secondary energy source during times of starvation and stress, you need a certain amount of it in your diet. In fact, skimping on protein can work against your health. Here are six things that can happen you don’t get enough dietary protein.
Are you sometimes so busy that you forget your post-workout snack? Your body needs carbohydrates after a workout, particularly a long or hard one. Here are five reasons why.
What do you do after a workout? Hopefully, you reach for a recovery snack that contains protein. Here are three, compelling reasons you need protein and amino acids after a workout.
What’s your go-to after workout meal or snack? Hopefully, you DO eat after a workout. Read on and discover more about the role nutrition plays in muscle repair,workout recovery and growth and why you need both protein and carbohydrates for recovery.
Metabolism slows with age. As a result, you have to work a little harder to control your weight. Sleep plays an important role in all aspects of health, especially if you’re physically active. It even impacts muscle recovery after a workout. Read on and find out what role sleep plays in muscle growth and weight control.
Exercise and nutrition aren’t the only factors that are important for building lean body mass. Sleep is too. Find out how lack of sleep affects muscle building and fat loss, and how much sleep you need to get the most benefits from your fitness program.
Have you ever wondered why athletes need more protein than a sedentary person? Here are four reasons why athletes have higher protein requirements than people who don’t work out.
Still getting your protein from protein bars and shakes? There’s a better way. Studies show that eggs are a quality source of protein that the body can readily use to build muscle. Find out more about eggs, and why they’re better than many other sources of protein for athletes.
