Protein - not just for body builders
Protein – It’s not just for Body Builders!
A commonly asked question by many women is - How much protein do I really need?
On average, an adult female requires between 37-50g of protein per day. That is 0.6 – 0.8gs of protein for every kilo of body weight. In fact, heavy resistance training and endurance workouts can rapidly break down muscle protein. If you exercise heavily, you may need to increase your protein intake by a further 0.4g/kg – 1g/kg.
So why do you need protein? Protein is essential as it assists in the formation of healthy muscles, blood, skin, hair, nails and internal organs, helping you to look and feel healthy. Protein is composed of amino acids. Our bodies require 20 different amino acids for growth. The good news is that the body can produce 12 of these amino acids by itself. The remaining 8 must be sourced from our diet.
Most foods derived from animal sources such as eggs, milk, fish, chicken and beef will contain all 20 amino acids. Other foods rich in protein include soybeans, rolled oats, almonds, broccoli and whole grain products. Most western diets already contain adequate protein levels. However, ensuring you maintain a healthy, well balanced diet is the best way to keep on top of your protein levels.
Which Personal Training Packages is right for you? (click on the images below)
 |
 |