Whey Protein
Power Your Training Diet and Boost Recovery With Blueberries
Blueberries, the second most popular berry in the U.S. [strawberries rank first], are a healthy addition to your training diet—“an ideal fruit for athletes,” says livestrong.com. Rich in carbs, the [...]
The Value of Protein for Athletes
Protein's Place in Your Diet Protein provides amino acids, which muscles need to rebuild, recover and gain size and strength. Consuming too little protein inhibits muscle growth, repair and recovery, [...]
A Whey to Promote Muscle Growth and Repair
Research suggests that compared to other proteins, whey is most effective for repairing exercise-induced muscle damage. Whey contains essential amino acids—important for muscle protein synthesis. It's also rapidly absorbed, so [...]
Explaining the “Whey” in Protein Powders
Athletes are constantly looking for ways to get the most out of their workouts and boost performance through supplementation. Recently, STACK cautioned young athletes against hopping onto the creatine bandwagon [...]
Essential Protein Shake Ingredients to Build Muscle
Protein is absolutely essential for athletes, especially if their goal is to increase size and strength. Reason being, protein is made of amino acids, which are critical for helping muscles [...]
Add Lean Muscle With The Two-Hour Protein Rule
Consuming protein after training is a proven method for increasing muscle size and strength, as it provides muscles with the amino acids they need to rebuild and recover. Experts recommend [...]
Post-Workout Meal Guidelines
A post-workout meal optimizes muscle recovery to improve size and strength in athletes. According to Tim Ziegenfuss, president of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, it should contain carbohydrates and [...]
How Much Protein Do Athletes Need?
Protein provides amino acids to the muscles, which they need to rebuild, recover and gain size and strength. Experts recommend consuming between .8 and 1.5 grams of protein per kilogram [...]
Revolutionary Energy With Generation UCAN
We've got a new product on our radar—Generation UCAN, made with “SuperStarch.” Called “the little carb that could,” SuperStarch is a complex carbohydrate that helps the athlete achieve [...]
Power Up Post-Workout With Milk
What do Serena Williams, Steve Nash, Chauncey Billups, Dwight Howard, Andy Roddick and Laila Ali have in common? Aside from superstar status, all of these athletes have worn the notorious [...]