How Much Protein is Enough?

A common question that seems to be on the minds of most our athletic performance and fitness boot camp members is this: How much protein should we be eating to support lean tissue (muscle) maintenance and/or growth? The answer can vary depending on age, training intensity, gender and goals. But, really the answer is most likely not as exacting or rather complex a proposition as most fitness pros would seemingly advise. In reality most of us are probably adequate in our daily intake of protein to meet the needs of our intended goals. There is however one significant piece of advice I do give to all of our athletes and adult fitness program enthusiasts that seems to have a strong influence on recovery capacity from a tough training session and that is this: Your post workout meal should be a 25-40 gram serving of a high quality whey protein source from a reputable company like PROGRADE NUTRITION or Revolutionary Technology Nutrition (Bionic Edge Whey). Beyond that bit of advice you can read protein requirements and implement into your nutrition plan what is suggested to satisfy your individual needs.