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Q&A #72 - Hill repeats and long runs; Protein for endurance athletes

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The Benefits of Higher Protein Intake for Serious Athletes

Protein intake guidelines focused on total protein intake over the day in grams per kilogram body weight newer recommendations now highlight that the muscle adaptation to training can be maximized by ingesting these targets as 0.3 grams per kilometer body weight after key exercise sessions and every three to five hours or multiple meals high quality dietary proteins are effective for maintenance repair and synthesis of skeletal muscle proteins chronic training studies have shown that the consumption of milk based protein after resistance exercise is effective in increasing muscle strength and favorable changes in body composition. When whole food protein sources are not convenient or available then portable third-party tested dietary supplements with high quality ingredients may serve as a practical alternative to help athletes meet their protein needs

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