3 Protein Powder Facts For The Beginner

If you have started hitting the gym and want to join the cult of protein shakers and makers well done you! However, it’s not as simple as picking the first protein powder you find on the shelf and following it up with 10 eggs and half a chicken. Slow down before you get too far ahead and wrap your head around these 4 simple rules to learn for the protein beginner.  

Not all protein is the same  

Just like an egg is not a piece of chicken, different protein powders are not all made the same. When it comes to the molecular level, there are thousands of different proteins on the market, which serve a different purpose. At the core of it is considering rate at which the protein powder is absorbed. Post workout and mid-workout opt for a whey protein, which reaches your muscles faster and turn to a slow releasing protein like casein before bedtime. If you are not looking to invest in various protein powders, look for a combination whey and casein powder.  

If you don’t use it, expect to find it around your waistline 

Protein will aid in weight loss and shredding if used as intended. If you plan on introducing shakes into your diet without committing to a gym routine, which will help break down the excess protein, it will turn into carbohydrates in your body. Shake it without running or lifting it off and you may as well opt for a burger instead.  It’s not just for the heavy lifters   

It's not a heavy lifters game

If you think that protein shakes are reserved for the heavy lifters and self-proclaimed gym junkies then you are sorely mistaken, quite literally. Endurance athletes should be implementing protein shakes into their routines as well. Protein is a universal macronutrient required for muscle repair following any sort of physical activity.