Why Protein is Important After a Strength Workout

Why do we need protein after a workout in particular a strength workout?

When we work out intensely, we damage tissues at the microlevel.

This is what ultimately makes us stronger, leaner, fitter, and looking more toned, but in the short term it requires repair.

Muscle growth/repair occurs when a positive protein balance can be established during recovery — in other words, when we make sure we have enough raw materials (protein in our food) available for protein synthesis to occur.

Why do we want muscle tissue? Muscle tissue is the most metabolically active tissue in your body, making it a potent fat burner. Muscle needs protein to grow and even preserve its mass, and this means protein plays a critical role in fat loss and maintenance. The more muscle you have, the more energy you burn through every single day. Not eating enough protein for your energy needs? Bye bye muscle and hello metabolic slowing.

So with that in mind, make sure you include protein at all 3 meals and especially after your strength workouts!

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