Proteins are undoubtedly the nutrients that are required for the well being, growth, maintenance, and development of the body muscle tissues. It is the proteins that supply the amino acids that are used in the building and structure of the various body organs, your hair, the nails, and the body immune system. For the bodybuilder the importance of this nutrient is underscored because it is required for the recovery of the muscles after the workout and also the additional muscles that require to be constructed in response to the workout will be made out of protein. There has been protracted controversy between fitness experts and those who seat on the RDA board as to what amounts of protein are best for a person who is active for most of the day. Many persons are of the opinion that the right amount in ...

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Bodybuilder: "Eats tic-tacs, and sucks on a peanut all day." Power lifter: "See it, eat it." Okay, this isn't entirely true. But it does hit a little closer to home than some would like to admit. While they train side-by-side using the same exercises, bodybuilders and power lifters are quite different. Likewise, at the dinner table, there are many differences as well. Bodybuilders and power lifters have two very different goals. The goal of a bodybuilder is to put on a great deal of quality muscle while keeping a low level of body fat, and gaining/maintaining good symmetry between body parts. The goal of a power lifter, on the other hand is to lift the most weight, while weighing the least weight. Different goals require different methodologies. It goes without saying that their training is different. Power ...

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