No protein drinks for the average exerciser
Categories: Diet & Weight Loss, Fitness, Nutrition & Supplements
If you are an average exerciser, working out about an hour a day, you'd be wise to steer clear of high protein energy drinks or drinks made with whey protein. Fitness experts warn that most of us mere mortals don't require specialized drinks, especially if we're trying to lose weight.
"Your present diet should provide enough carbohydrates and protein for the exercise you are doing and should not have to rely on additional sports bars or drinks," says Kendra Evans, registered dietitian and fitness instructor with the Greenbush (N.Y.) Area YMCA.
It's no surprise people get confused about how to prepare for workouts with all the conflicting information circulating about. But the bottom line is this: The average person does not need the same refueling as those engaged in endurance or heavy-duty weight training. What they need to do is this: Hydrate with water at least an hour before a workout and eat three small 100-calorie snacks throughout the day. Ideas: An orange or low-fat cottage cheese.
"Your present diet should provide enough carbohydrates and protein for the exercise you are doing and should not have to rely on additional sports bars or drinks," says Kendra Evans, registered dietitian and fitness instructor with the Greenbush (N.Y.) Area YMCA.
It's no surprise people get confused about how to prepare for workouts with all the conflicting information circulating about. But the bottom line is this: The average person does not need the same refueling as those engaged in endurance or heavy-duty weight training. What they need to do is this: Hydrate with water at least an hour before a workout and eat three small 100-calorie snacks throughout the day. Ideas: An orange or low-fat cottage cheese.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Benjamin Clark 1-04-2008 @ 10:35AM
Your p/c/f ratio is clearly going to effect how fast you lose weight and lack of protien during the day and before or after excercise, even if only cardio, can lead to decrease in muscle mass. In fact it could make you look worse than someone who is slightly heavier with higher muscle mass. Scrap the snacks and have protien shakes instead if you want to see real change. Perhaps the author should consider better sources.
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