Training for the 40-Yard Dash by John Cissik Michael Barnes

Author:John Cissik Michael Barnes [Michael Barnes, John Cissik]
Language: eng
Format: epub

Protein

Protein is used to build and repair body tissue, most notably muscle. When training for speed, strength, and power, additional muscle equates to athletes being bigger, stronger, and faster. A word of caution: Additional or excess protein in the diet will not translate to additional muscle. Eating lots of extra protein won’t create extra muscle mass. Instead, it will become extra fat or be lost when the athletes goes to the bathroom.

Protein is made up of amino acids. The body needs 22 different amino acids to perform properly. The amino acids that the body can manufacture itself are called nonessential amino acids. The essential amino acids must be consumed in the diet. Teach your athletes that buying amino-acid supplements over the counter in an attempt to improve strength and power is futile. The body needs to combine all of the amino acids in the correct ratios to build and rebuild muscle. Excess amino acids will ultimately be flushed from the body in the urine.

It is important to eat high-quality protein that contains amino acids that the body can easily assimilate. Animal and dairy proteins are typically the best choices, including fish, chicken, lean cuts of red meat, and non- or low-fat dairy products. As a quick measure to determine if an athlete is getting enough protein in his diet, remember that his body weight in pounds should be about the same as the total number of grams of protein consumed each day.

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