The Importance of Protein in Performance Training
Protein is widely known for its role in muscle contraction and development, two things that are of utmost importance for athletes. As a general recommendation, endurance athletes require 1.2-1.4g/kg (grams of protein per kilogram of body weight) and strength/power athletes require 1.2-1.7g/kg for performance nutrition. For a 200-lb. athlete, that equates to 110-155 grams of…
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