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Thursday, January 15th, 2009
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, there are around 20 amino acids found within proteins. The names are Alanine, Arganine, Asparagine, Aspartic acid, Cysteine, Glutamic acid, Glutamine, Glycine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Phenelalanine, Proline, Serine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Tyrosine and Valine. We as humans can produce around 10 of the 20 amino acids needed, the rest have to be ingested from our food or by using supplementation. Failure to do so can be detrimental, especially to the bodybuilder as all are needed to help build muscle, that’s why protein shakes are always a good idea.
The ten amino acids our bodies can produce are alanine, asparagine, aspartic acid, cysteine, glutamic acid, glutamine, glycine, proline, serine and tyrosine. There are also amino acids that are classed as essential these are arganine, histidine, isoleucine leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, threonine, tryptophan, and valine, you must make sure especially if bodybuilding, that these are part of your main staple diet.
Now that we know that protein (amino acids) are the main foundation of any diet especially athletes, remember an inadequate amount of protein usually equals inadequate muscle growth, so if you want top end results from all your hard work in gym make sure that you are getting and using a top quality protein supplement.
Usually it is a good idea to have a word with your doctor before starting an increased protein supplementation diet as there are many different types on the market which get there protein from different sources so you have to be careful you aren’t allergic to any of the contents.
Another good tip that seems to be coming to light these days is that protein consumed 30 mins or so before your workout is the best, the theory is that your body will utilize the protein more efficiently, certainly something to try out or at least think about, just make sure you don’t make it to heavy and thick.
When making your protein drinks why not add some fruit like yogurt or strawberries, just make sure you use a blender to get the mixture full liquidised, also in my opinion it makes it taste much nicer.
If you tend not to like protein shakes or drinks why not look into protein bars, most use just taste like any other chocolate bar but are usually packed with much more goodness, just do a little research to find out which is best, obviously you want one with a high protein content, so don’t just choose on price alone.
Author: James Davis
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Tags: 20 amino acids, aspartic acid, bodybuilder, bodybuilding, building blocks of protein, glutamic acid, histidine, lysine, muscle growth, proline, protein amino acids, protein drinks, protein shakes, protein supplement, protein supplementation, proteins, quality protein, staple diet, tyrosine
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Saturday, January 10th, 2009
I’m sure you know probably someone who’s into bodybuilding. I think we all know, or know-of, at least one person with puffed up muscles and an ego to match. But sarcasm aside, while many of us are sitting in front or the TV, or our PCs getting all fat and wobbly, these guys are out down the gym taking great care of the way they look, and that can only be a good thing. Like all fitness or toning up regimes, body building is no 2 week fad and can be quite a process. In fact, if you’re not careful, once you start to see a few pleasing results, it can become pretty addictive. But be warned! It’s not just about weight training, it’s about correct eating too, and the body building diet, like all diets, will only work if you work it!
With the right weight training program, and by adopting the proper body building diets into your lifestyle, you will definitely start to see some noticeable results within a couple of months. If you’re a burger and coke person, who likes to puff their way through 20 plus cigarettes a day, then you are going to need to take some drastic measures in order to make any visible progress to your physique. Folks who just do weight training and little else are not necessarily fit, they just look like superman! But if you’re going to be hitting the gym and implementing body building diets into your plan of action, then you may as well get fit at the same time and make use of the aerobics equipment that your membership pays for.
If you’re anything like me, you’re probably a bit scrawny, and the trainer at your gym might suggest you bulk up before beginning your weight training program. These initial foods or drinks are not part of the on-going body building diets, but more as a temporary plan so that you can put a bit of meat on your bones. Once you’ve got some flab to work on, or off as the case may be, you will soon be introducing certain foods into your weight training diets, such as proteins, vitamins, minerals, and a few select cabs etc. You will have a diet specifically recommended for you at induction, but one thing is certain, and that is you’ll be steering clear of too much sugar, salt, and fats, so be prepared if you’re a fast food junkie.
If you are seriously interested about building muscle, you may want to do a little research first to see if you are prepared to make the necessary sacrifices in order to follow through. There’s a plethora of free information out there on the internet, and it will surely help you to make an informed decision on whether you want to tone up or beef up. You’ll also be able to find blogs of successful bodybuilders and read through their progress posts on what they used to be like, what happened, and where they are at now. They will also cover what foods they included into their body building diets, and share any tips on training, eating, or succeeding.
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