By Bonnie Schipper, Swimming World College Intern
Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, swimmers around the world are getting back into mid-season form and abiding by diets that will enhance their performance, taking in lots of carbs, water, and oh! Protein!
Protein is viewed as a necessity for athletes. Workouts are followed by protein bars, protein shakes, and a wide variety of other foods loaded with the compound. A common misconception for swimmers, however, is that protein intake is directly correlated with performance. Simply put, more protein doesn’t necessarily mean better athletic performance.
According to researchers, the typical person should consume between 0.55 and 0.90 grams of protein for each pound of body weight each day. Swimmers, while engaging in regular workouts, should look to consume between .80 and 1.40 grams, and should take in about 20 grams of high-quality protein within the hour following a workout for improved muscle repair. At the beginning of a season, athletes need to consume more protein than usual in order to build up and strengthen muscle.
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