Nutrition Explained: Protein Supplements
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I appreciate that getting in getting fit there can be alien concepts and that there are lots of confusing terms and widespread jargon.
If you read my recent blogs you’ll know that I hate gym myths that are perpetuated.
PROTEIN
One of the biggest maths in the fitness industry concerns protein. When used correctly it can be ideal for supplementing your nutrition plan besides assisting with your fitness goals. On the other hand, there is misconception surrounding the correct uses and how much you should consume.
As always with supplements, RYPT recommends getting the basics right before looking at additional nutrition. By using fitness apps such as myfitnesspal, you should be able to gauge how much you are consuming and if so, how far are you are off of your targets.
Supplementation is a multi million pound industry for those who know how to market their products. In many cases, people do not actually require protein supplementation but feel that it goes hand-in-hand with going to the gym. This is not necessarily correct as there are numerous easy and accessible protein sources in most people’s diets.
Foods like poultry, meat, fish, nuts and seeds are all rife with protein without spending upwards of £30 per month extra.
At the end of the day, nutritional planning comes down to three main factors: looking to lose weight, gaining muscle or general maintenance.
If you can sculpt your nutrition around natural protein then you are starting from a strong position.
For weight loss, an increase in protein will help you feel fuller for longer and resist the cravings of sugar etc.
For muscle gain, eating more will assist with muscle recovery and growth. An increase in calories in will certain help this.
For maintenance, an adequate amount of protein will help sculpt and build lean muscle to help appearance.
Each of these targets will vary your protein requirement, there is a quicker way to calculate roughly how much protein you will need:
For maintenance: roughly 1.2–1.4g or protein per kilogram of bodyweight per day.
For muscle growth: roughly 1.4–1.6g or protein per kilogram of bodyweight per day.
For bodybuilding: roughly 1.6g or above of protein per kilogram of bodyweight per day.
Fitness doesn’t need to be complicated and you shouldn’t force yourself to eat things that you don’t enjoy.
RYPT offers full support through nutritional guidance and training plans (all accessible and provided with a free consultation). Whatever your end goal; RYPT can help you reach it with sustainability, moderation and enjoyment.
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Ross
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