Monday 17 May 2010

SHAKE IT BABY

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By Jason G

Being a conditioning coach I get asked by athletes and clients all the time about what is the best protein shake to take. But there is a little bit more to it that just which brand to buy.

So we all know about carbs and low and hi GI, but few people know that the same applies to proteins.

To make things simple we’ll just refer to proteins as slow release and fast release.

The two types of proteins my athletes and clients use to get great results are whey based and casein based.

Whey protein is fast release and should be consumed as soon as you wake and after a workout in the form of a whey protein shake. Shakes are great as they are obviously liquid and can be used straight away by the body with no breaking down needed for up to an hour.

Casein based protein is slow release. Having a casein based protein will ensure a steady release of protein into your system for up to 7 hours. Having the right amino acids constantly freely available in your system will ensure that your body always has the building blocks needed to repair and build muscle

Best sources of Casein:
Casein Protein Powder ( look for micellar casein )
Cheese
Cottage Cheese
Milk

Best sources of Whey:
Whey Protein Powders