What type of Protein for rugby players Lets first look at the various sources for protein Animal source Poultry: chicken and turkey Game: rabbit, venison etc Columbus Eggs (omega 3 enriched) Low-fat dairy produce: cottage cheese, low fat yoghurt, fromage frais etc. Seafood Oily fish (fresh or smoked) White fish (not fried/battered/breadcrumbed) Oily fish
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Supplements For Rugby Union Players
Supplements Rugby – Is there a need for supplements Introduction When training for a highly physical game such as rugby, the normal diet of a player may no suffice to meet the requirement of such a strenuous game. In different parts of the world, diets are drastically different, thus varying the amounts of nutrients and
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Using Protein to build the Muscle Systems This use of protein is not unknown , how we get the added protein into the body is different and has differed over the years Firstly let me state that we recommend that you have your shake at night – Why? If you follow our recommended eating program
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The Power of Protein… There is no other nutrient that has captured the imagination of athletes more than protein. Recent interest in the virtues of protein for both fat loss & muscle gain has ensured rugby athletes have taken a keener interest in their protein intake. This heightened interest has also stimulated a flourishing protein
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Supplement Low Down… Protein Powders The range of protein supplements available can be quite confronting… caseinate, whey protein concentrate, whey protein isolate, egg albumin & more recently hydrolysed proteins as well as a wide range of individual & combination amino acid supplements. Protein supplements can be broadly classified according to their nutrient profile as either
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Supplements Rugby – Is there a need for supplements Introduction When training for a highly physical game such as rugby, the normal diet of a player may no suffice to meet the requirement of such a strenuous game. In different parts of the world, diets are drastically different, thus varying the amounts of nutrients and
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