Receptor Protein

Many people who are new to the world of weightlifting and bodybuilding may be understandably vexed at the myriad terms and definitions that are prevalant in the fitness world. While a person can't be truly faulted for assuming that weightlifting is simple, considering all of the morons that are muscular, there is certainly a rude awakening in store for a person that thinks this way.

Protein is, by and large, the most important part of weightlifting, when it comes to nutrition. While a person doesn't need to hold a masters degree in biology, or have written a thesis on receptor proteins, it does help to know a bit about protein. Incidentally, a receptor protein is just a fancy term for a kind of protein that helps to synthesize interaction from other amino acids. Any knowledge of receptor proteins are generally useless, however, in this case. All that one needs to know about protein is that it is the basic building block of muscle. Without enough protein in your diet, your muscles won't grow adequately, no matter how often or strenuously you work out. Your muscles will in fact shrink without enough protein in your diet.

The general rule of thumb by weightlifters and experts alike is that, for proper growth of muscles and strength, an active person needs a gram of protein per pound of body weight each day. This means that a person weighing one hundred and fifty pounds must eat one hundred and fifty pound of protein each day if he or she wants their muscles to continue growing. This may seem like an obscene amount of protein but it can be easily accomplished by purchasing whey protein powder. Whey protein is far and away the best source of protein and the powder can be found for a relatively inexpensive price. Most protein tubs cost around twenty-five dollars and can last a month. Usually, a scoop will amount to around twenty-three grams of protein, though many people use two scoops at a time and then mix them with milk, which itself has a high protein content.

Some people think that a gram of protein per pound of body weight is a bit excessive. Many scientists and nutritionists insist that half a gram of protein per pound of body weight is plenty for muscle growth. This certainly makes it a lot easier to reach the desired amount of protein in a day, but this evidence isn't concrete. In fairness, the evidence for a gram of protein per pound isn't concrete either. Perhaps the best option is to consume around three fourths of a gram per pound of body weight. This amount can easily be determined by dividing your body weight by 75%, or multiplying your weight by 0.75. Anywhere in this neighborhood should be plenty for you to continue to see strength gains from your workouts.