Top Two Protein Sources
Protein is without a doubt the best way to build muscles, burn fat and achieve our physical goals. But only the purest, high quality protein will allow you to achieve those goals. That’s why I’ve put together this quick start guide. Remember, if your aim is to build muscle and get ripped you MUST consume 1 gram of quality protein daily for every pound of body weight you have. You should be writing these sources down and keeping your notes in a place you’ll see them every day.
The Top Spot - Whey Protein
You should be feeding your muscles with whey protein 20 minutes before and after every single workout, even cardio. It’s absorbed into your muscles faster than any other source available. A study performed at a University in Indiana also found that consuming 1 gram per pound of body weight helps your body recover quicker after every workout, avoiding the plateau of over training.
If you are lactose intolerant try using whey protein isolate as it contains less lactose.
Remember to also eat carbs with your protein, most body builders will mix 30 grams of whey protein and 50 grams of carbs and eat it either side of each workout. Each workout session requires a good source of energy, and the carbs you eat before your training will provide you with that much needed energy. The refined sugars found in carbs cause your body to release extra insulin into your bloodstream. This insulin then enters your muscles and enhances protein synthesis. And the better your muscles can process the protein - the bigger and stronger they become.
Whey protein is highly recommended if you’re focusing on working your abs. The following article will explain more on that topic - How Can I Get Abs
And In A Close Second - Soya Protein Isolate
Recent medical research has concluded that soya protein can build and strengthen muscles equally as well as its whey protein counterpart. An added bonus comes with the soya containing little to no traces of saturated fats. The soya protein can also improve endurance for athletes as it is very rich in iron which helps carry more oxygen to the muscles during exercise.
I’ve been hearing lately (through the grapevine) some speculation on the effects soya protein has on man boobs. Some people have said that it has increased the size of theirs, but as of yet I have not seen any medical research which can back those claims.
You can take your endurance training to the next level by adding Vitamin C to your protein shakes, Vitamin C will force your body to absorb the iron in the soya protein at an increased rate, and results in even more oxygen circulating the muscles.
