| How does exercise affect my protein | | | | the exercise intensity and the longer the |
| requirement? | | | | duration of exercise, the more protein is |
| | | | broken down for fuel.Your exact protein needs |
| Numerous studies involving both endurance | | | | depends on the type, intensity and duration |
| and strength exercise have shown that the | | | | of your training. How these needs differ for |
| current recommended protein intake of 0.75 g | | | | endurance athletes and strength power |
| kg body weight/day is inadequate for people | | | | athletes are discussed in detail |
| who participate in regular exercise or sport. | | | | below:Endurance Training |
| Additional protein is needed to compensate | | | | |
| for the increased breakdown of protein during | | | | Prolonged and intense endurance training |
| and immediately after exercise, and to | | | | increases your protein requirements for two |
| facilitate repair and growth. Exercise | | | | reasons. Firstly, you will need more protein |
| triggers the activation of an enzyme that | | | | to compensate for the increased breakdown of |
| oxidises key amino acids in the muscle, which | | | | protein during training. |
| are then used as a fuel source. The greater | | | | |