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Protein Rationing For Maximal Muscle Gains
Just as carbohydrates are the energy supply of a body builder both in and out of the gym, so too are the proteins the building blocks that help build muscle tissues. New growth is only achieved when the protein supply in the body is adequate. Furthermore, the repair of those cells injured during intense workouts, the rejuvenation of the exhausted muscles and the replacement of all muscle cells damaged beyond repair can only be done using proteins available in the body.
Dietitians advise that proteins are the essential building blocks necessary for the both repair and the growth of all muscle tissues in a body builder. Vital amino acids are derived from the proteins to form these crucial building blocks required for the development of all cells in the body. Simply put, without adequate supplies of proteins, a body builder's organs, the hair even, nails and the immune system can not be functional. In fact, no body part of a human body can survive in the absence of proteins.
An active body builder intent on muscle accumulation needs to adequately supply his or her body with protein so as to facilitate normal day to day functions of the body. More so, he or she requires proteins to aid in the recovery of muscle tissues abused by the daily workouts. As such, the daily protein requirements, in this regard for body builders, must be rationed in a way that adequately caters for these needs. This has caused a liturgy of controversy and disputes for years between the industry's professionals.
Of late however, both sports nutritionists and expert body builders have come to agree that one to two grams of protein should be eaten for every pound of the body weight. This amount has experimentally proved both safe and effective. A lesser ration might negatively affect the recovery and growth rate. Contrary to common practice and believe among body builders, higher than necessary amounts of protein in the diet do not add up as more beneficial than the optimal rationing. Among body builders, the best known and used protein sources include protein powders and assorted protein supplements. Naturally, turkey, fish, Chicken, red meat and egg whites rule king as protein-rich foods.
In essence therefore, the protein intake of a body builder should constitute approximately thirty to thirty five percent of his or her total caloric ration in the daily diet. For instance, a male body builder weighing at about 200 lbs normally eats approximately 3000 calories daily. Such a body builder should therefore consume about 250 grams of protein in the daily diet. This constitutes a thirty three percent portion of the total calorie intake. For a woman body builder who weighs about 130 lbs, she ought to eat at least 1950 calories daily. This would therefore require her to eat about 160 grams of proteins in the daily diet constituting thirty three percent of the total calorie intake.
These ration of proteins in the daily diet should optimally be distributed somewhat fairly (or equally, for that matter) throughout the day in different meals.
About the Author Dane Fletcher is the world-wide authority on bodybuilding and steroids. He has coached countless athletes all over the world. To read more of his work, please visit either http://www.BodybuildingToday.com or http://www.SteroidsToday.com
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