The truth about Protein Shake and Muscle
So do we really need protein shakes to gain muscle? I’ve tried several muscle building protein shakes before and they didn’t work. Maybe because i didn’t even exercise, eh? Hahahaha. Well that was a waste. Anyway, here’s an article by Martica Heaner regarding Protein Shakes:
Q: Can you get buff without adding extra protein to your diet? What are the pros and cons of protein shakes?
A: Although many women avoid lifting heavy weights because they are afraid they’ll get bigger, many men who want to build bulk know that it’s not easy to build muscle. The secret to getting buff boils down a simple recipe: Lift heavy weights two to three times a week, and eat more calories than normal. (Having shorter arms and legs and a genetic tendency to build muscle also helps.)
The exercise stimulus creates a sort of muscle breakdown so that when you sleep, your muscles go into an anabolic state to get bigger and stronger than before. Consuming extra calories provides the energy needed for this rebuilding process.
So basically, it’s all in the calorie intake. The more calorie, the bigger and better muscle you will gain upon weight training. You have to feed your muscle with food so that they wouldn’t go to rest and say goodbye while you’re sleeping. But but but don’t overdo it. Calorie is good when needed. Too much calorie will just be stored somewhere in your midsection. Don’t worry, you don’t have to look for it. It will show, eventually.
