Weird question...

[Todd Haire]

Hey Kyle, After researching the subject of protien intake further, I am inclined to agree that 1g per 1lb may be excessive. Also somewhat difficult to achieve.I deleted that part of my original post.
As to the "moving" reference, I meant that having engaged in a very strenuous activity for an extended period,it is concievable that one may gain some practical ,first-hand knowledge of it's effects on the human body, nothing more.
"I don't have a degree" was over the line.
As to "nasty farts", I thought that was just me !
Now moving to the fascinating discussion on Vaulters/Fitness.
peace out.

[KYLE ELLIS]

Todd you weren't that far off, i found several sights that recommend 1.5 to 1.8 grams of protien for every 1kg of body weight. So I was wrong, an glad I researched this. This is one of the articles I found.

"The recommended protein intake for the American population is 0.8 g/kg/day (~0.4 g/lb/day). However, athletes may have different needs depending on the duration and intensity of exercise, and frequency of training. Strength training athletes need about 1.4-1.8 g/kg/day (~0.6-0.8 g/lb/day) and endurance runners need about 1.2-1.4 g/kg/day (~0.5-0.6 g/lb/day) due to the stress on muscle fibers during exercise. In general, the recommended protein intake for athletes ranges from 1.0-1.8 g/kg/day (~0.4-0.8 g/lb/day) depending on the energy expenditure and demand of the exercise.

Does this mean that athletes need to increase their protein intake or take supplements? The typical American consumes 1.5 g/kg/day (~0.7 g/lb/day), thus an increase in protein intake or protein supplementation is not needed in most instances. In addition, athletes tend to consume more protein because they are consuming more calories.
The recommended protein intake for the American population is 0.8 g/kg/day (~0.4 g/lb/day). However, athletes may have different needs depending on the duration and intensity of exercise, and frequency of training. Strength training athletes need about 1.4-1.8 g/kg/day (~0.6-0.8 g/lb/day) and endurance runners need about 1.2-1.4 g/kg/day (~0.5-0.6 g/lb/day) due to the stress on muscle fibers during exercise. In general, the recommended protein intake for athletes ranges from 1.0-1.8 g/kg/day (~0.4-0.8 g/lb/day) depending on the energy expenditure and demand of the exercise."
http://www.extension.iastate.edu/nutrit ... otein.html

other sites-http://www.healthcastle.com/sports_nutrition_protein.shtml
http://www.athleticadvisor.com/Weight_R ... rition.htm

[USCvaulter]

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[powerplant42]

Good first post... ?

[VTechVaulter]

To chime in quick on creatine......

1. do not load, manufacturer scam
2. i would only recommend taking half of the suggested requirements. for one. your not overstressing your body in workouts in most cases. and 2 itll save money and load on your kidneys (seeing as you will process and excrete all the stuff your body doesn't absorb anyway)
3. as you should know if youve done research on it.... DRINK COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. a lot of fast twitch athletes have suffered muscles tears and cramping because of the way creating interacts with the water in your body. this is also why note number 2 above is important.


i also think if people are really trying to increase recovery... then glutamine and high protein is also an effetive measure. correct me if im wrong but i think in terms of recovery glutamine/protein is more effective than creatine, which i always believed was for increased stamina in workouts.

in terms of muscle milk. ive heard its quite delicous. In essance its another high protein drink that will help recovery. it certainly wont make you lose weight as long as your eating your usual diet on top of it.

my .02

[KYLE ELLIS]

plus you won't gain 5-8 lbs of water from glutamine.