Source: http://alturl.com/se3uf Author: Track Cycling. Taken by Elpoca at the 2005 Canadian Track Cycling Championships in Calgary, AB)
One of the most important macro-nutrients for repairing muscle and facilitating post exercise recovery is protein. Ideally this should come from meat and egg sources. However, supplementation with isolated whey protein can be beneficial. Today, many athletes may be considering living on a vegan diet. This may be possible, but a vegan athlete will need to consume a considerably larger amount of protein as compared to their non vegan counterparts because of the inferior protein source.
Reading today’s articles on sports nutrition, one would probably think that carbohydrates are all you need. This article put up by The Velodrome Shop is one of the best I have seen on the importance of protein for endurance and strength athletes.
Check out the article by clicking here or the image above
About Wayne Pedranti
Wayne Pedranti is a traditional Naturopath and a Master Herbalist. He is a Master Level Certified Sports Nutrition Adviser educated at the Cory Holly Institute. He has been cycling for well over 20 years, and is a licensed coach with USA Cycling and USA Track and Field. He has a Masters Degree in Coaching Education at Ohio University. He uses his training on natural health and coaching to build a comprehensive training plans that builds health, fitness, and performance.
