I wanted to do something a little different this week. As the writer for this site, everything you read here was written by me. That means when I want to read things, I must go elsewhere. There are numerous internet resources I use, which I’ll cover at another time (and in my upcoming “Other Resources” […]
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Is Protein Supplementation Effective? AKA, “How Much Protein Do You Need?”
I recently came across a column in the American College of Sports Medicine’s news bulletin titled “Active Voice: Protein Supplementation to Enhance Adaptations to Resistance Exercise Training – Not Supported by Scientific Evidence!” In the column, the authors argue that “if a well-balanced diet is consumed, the adaptations of resistance exercise training will not be […]
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How Much Protein Does a Climber Need (Part II)
In Part I of this series of articles about climbers and their protein needs, I described a new model for determining how much protein you need, a model that doesn’t rely on your bodyweight, sex, or chosen sport: Aim to get about 120 grams of protein per day. Divide that 120 grams into six meals […]
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