How much protein should i be getting if i want to gain muscle?
I’m 15 and i work out 3 times a week (Strength) is there more of a benefit if i get alot of protein will my muscles build faster then if i didn’t get alot of protein
is it possible for me to lose muscle
this is how u find out how much protein u need a day…
u find your weight in KG (if u use lbs to measure weight divide your weight in lbs by 2.2) ok so your answer is your weight in KG. u multiply this number by .8 if u are lazy and not active, by 1.4 if you exercise and by 1.8 if you are trying to gain serious muscle and/or exercise like a MANIAC. the answer is how many grams of protein u need in a day. despite what some people say 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight is WAY too much. your body cant break it down well and it can in the long run cause liver damage. good luck
Take your weight and divide by 2.2 to convert to kilograms. Take this number and multiply by 1.2-1.5. This will give you the amount of protein in grams you require to build muscle, along with working out that is.
Karl
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http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Nutrition_Tips_Ezine/
this is how u find out how much protein u need a day…
u find your weight in KG (if u use lbs to measure weight divide your weight in lbs by 2.2) ok so your answer is your weight in KG. u multiply this number by .8 if u are lazy and not active, by 1.4 if you exercise and by 1.8 if you are trying to gain serious muscle and/or exercise like a MANIAC. the answer is how many grams of protein u need in a day. despite what some people say 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight is WAY too much. your body cant break it down well and it can in the long run cause liver damage. good luck
References :
IFPA certified personal trainer