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25 March 2011
Maximize Your Muscle-Building Ability!
This One "Wonder Protein"
May Revolutionize Your Thinking!
Susan Rodriguez
Think you're pretty knowledgeable in obtaining the most muscle-building advantages possible? A new study may forever change the way you approach your view of building muscle as well as the timing of your protein consumption!
A new study from Canada reveals surprising news about the benefits of a dairy product when it comes to building muscle following your workout!
Specifically, the study looked at the relationship of resistance training and the familiar dairy product, whey protein.
The simple act of eating whey protein following a workout may be just the ticket in building even more muscle -- even if eaten a full 24 hours after your physical activity. That's right!
Specifically, the study examined the effects of this food when eaten following a resistance training session. Researchers at the McMaster University in Canada and the University of Nottingham in England studied the effects of whey protein on 15 young men. Each of these individuals was experienced in resistance exercise.
The scientists measured the muscle-building rate of all participants under two conditions. First, they measured it when they consumed 15 grams of whey protein at rest. Then they measured the building rate a full 24 hours following the physical activity.
Each participant performed the same training. Each participant performed resistance under three separate conditions. They lifted a heavy load on a leg extension machine until fatigued. Then each of the men lifted a light load until fatigued. And finally each participant lifted a light load but ended before fatigue occurred.
Each man ate 15 grams of whey protein 24 hours after the workout. The results were surprising. Muscle building activity following the workout was actually more effective than when the men ate at rest.
Those who conducted the study suggest that your muscles may make the most effective use of dietary amino acids a full 24 hours after your exercise routine.
Results showed, in fact, the key was exercising until fatigue set it. The muscle building effect occurred both when a heavy and a light load were performed.
The scientists believe the results can help us to gain insights into the way exercise can provide maximum benefits to not only muscle growth itself, but maintenance of that growth as well.
If you're interesting in building the most muscle possible, this new study certainly gives you some food for thought! And it just may turn your view of the connection between eating and exercising! After all, timing is everything!
Refs:
http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/news/20110315/whey-protein-may-help-build-muscles?ecd=wnl_fit_031811
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