1 Introduction
Exercise has been repeatedly shown to have a strong relationship with intra-muscular protein metabolism. Muscular hypertrophy is only possible when net anabolism occurs (Tipton et al., 2004). As a result, many athletes turn to supplementation to ensure there is positive protein balance in their diet to increase the opportunity for hypertrophy and performance optimisation. Habitually athletic people have been shown to have a higher protein requirements (Campbell et al., 2007),however the International Society of Sports Nutrition acknowledges that this higher requirement is possible to achieve through a “balanced diet”, it goes on to state that protein supplementation is also an practical way to ensure adequate protein intake (Campbell
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Types of animal protein include whey and casein, while soy is the most common form of animal protein. This review will focus on the effect of whey and casein on muscle metabolism (specifically anabolism) after resistance training in trained athletes. The review will also focus on the previous training of participants, as previous pieces of literature have suggested that neural adaptations in beginners can often account for strength gains (Sale, 1988). Other literature also suggests a disparity between resistance trained athletes and non-resistance trained athletes, with studies such as (Tipton et al., 1996) showing resistance training has no impact on protein synthesis, while other studies tested untrained adults and found a significant increase in protein synthesis (Phillips et al., …show more content…
(Tang et al., 2009) demonstrates a significant difference in muscle protein synthesis between casein and whey group, however (Wilborn et al., 2013) found no significant difference in strength measures over 8 weeks. One would assume that if (Tang et al., 2009) results were extended over a 8 week period, it would yield significant strength gain. (Tipton et al., 2004) goes some way to explaining this. The study demonstrates the short, intense nature of whey protein on leucine concentration relative to casein, which was induced a significantly lower leucine concentration, however remained significantly above the control group levels for longer than
As the trials progressed, the strength of the muscles decreased as well because of the experienced muscle fatigue due to the lactate threshold. In
The biological value in whey protein enhances the body’s ability to absorb essential amino acids after resistance training decreasing the athlete’s recovery time. When athletes combine whey protein and creatine monohydrate they expect “a greater increase in lean tissue mass and muscular strength than supplementations with whey protein alone” (Burke, Chilibeck, Davison, Candow, Farthing, & Smith-Palmer 2001, p 350). Exogenous Cr supplementation increases the body’s Cr levels until saturation occurs. This saturation of Cr increases the PCK shuttle continuum allowing training intensity, volume, and duration of the exercise the athlete is performing to continue at a maximum rate. Any excess Cr in the blood is cleared through sweat, urination or renal filtration. Measurements in strength and peak torques of athletes supplementing with whey protein and creatine monohydrate (WC), whey protein (W), and a placebo (P) were taken. According to Burke et al, (2001) “repeated measure analysis of variance was used to assess changes in body composition, strength, and peak torque for the three groups (WC vs. W vs. P) across time” (p. 354). A twelve week strength training program was constructed and consisted of a “4-day split routine involving whole body musculature” (Burke et al, 2001. p 352). Subjects used detailed training logs to compare progress over the 12 week experiment. The end result from this experiment shows that subjects who “supplemented with both creatine and whey
For example many people will show an improvement in strength from the first session to the second session. This improvement is due to CNS adaptation because there is no hypertrophic gain during this short period. Another example which proves the importance of CNS adaptations related to strength gains is that strength performance may increase by 30% while hypertrophic gains may only be 15%, thus half of the strength gains is attributable to CNS adaptations. Generally in the first few months of strength training CNS adaptations account for a larger percentage of the strength gain than hypertrophic adaptations. To illustrate the importance of CNS adaptations in the early part of training, it should be noted that electrical stimulation can increase the rate of strength gains. Hypertrophy is an important factor in improved strength performance. Strength training brings about an increase in the size and number of myofibrils. It is speculated that during and following a high intensity strength training session the neuroendocrine responses will bring about an increased amino acid uptake and will increase the rate of protein synthesis. Optimal hypertrophic gains require adequate recovery between workouts to permit the rate of protein synthesis to exceed the rate of protein degradation. It should also be noted that strength training also stimulates bone and
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The evidence I will provide is strictly scientific, the information comes from the Journal of Sports Nutrition. The article is written by Richard B. Kreider, Exercise & Sport Nutrition Laboratory Department of Human Movement Sciences and Education The University of Memphis. The author has many credentials, such as his testing of finding the effects of six weeks of creatine monohydrate supplementation in male and female track athletes, which can be found in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning. All of his research is peer reviewed.
They discuss a few different studies that have been down, one of which was done by adding protein to a carbohydrate sports drink. In this study cyclists were given the carbohydrate sports drink, a placebo or the carbohydrate sports drink spiked with protein. In this study it was found that there was no benefit to having the additional protein in the drink during exercise. And although there have been studies with opposite results, they have yet to replicated (Gibala). They also discuss the importance of athletes finding receiving the best information when they are conducting their own research when it comes to protein. They suggest that athletes find credible sources when using the Internet and/or finding a certified
The next question that needs to be asked is what happens to protein after exercise. In the previous section, it was discussed that there is protein synthesis and protein breakdown and it is controlled by glycogen. In a review article Tipton and Wolfe (2001), explain there are three factors that play a role in protein synthesis: type of exercise performed, intensity, and condition. The goal of training is to get better so understanding the best way to stimulate protein synthesis is important. In resistance training, this is important because protein helps rebuild the
In a random double-blind study, 30 male student athletes were assigned a specific supplementation to add to their diets during off season strength training for 10 weeks. Subjects were thoroughly informed of the experimental procedures and before participation signed informed consent forms in adherence with the human subjects guidelines of The University of Georgia and the American
They measured muscular strength and anaerobic performance in trained athletes. 17 physically, active young men were selected for the study and the creatine group had 8 people and the placebo group had 9 people with average age of 23 and 26, respectively. The creatine group took 20 grams a day over the course of 4 servings and the placebo group received a carbohydrate mixture and both groups took it before meals. They trained on day 1 and 4, which included exercises that the whole body. They measured anaerobic power on a 30 second Wingate test, max bench press and squat, took blood and urine samples, and measured height, weight, and body fat. Using an ANOVA with repeated measures across time, the results demonstrated that there was an increase in anaerobic force (12%) and back squat quality (11%) when contrasted with the placebo group. With more creatine in the body than with the control group and the creatine group had lower body fat but more body weight because of increased muscle mass. Proper training and creatine led to power and force increases for these athletes, which is helpful to a running back in improving power, speed, and game
Objective: To determent whether, when protein intake was at least 20 g at each meal, the consumption of a isocaloric high protein diet rich in dairy protein would provide greater increases in muscle strength, lean mass and physical function compared with either an isocaloric diet representative of the typical Australian dietary protein intake (i.e. ~1.1 g/kg/d) or an isocaloric diet high in non-dairy (i.e. soy) protein in older adults undertaking a program of resistance training.
Carbohydrate intake during exercise performance was normally used in various sports such as cycling, running and also team sports (Febbraio, Chiu, 2000; Tsintzas et al, 1995; Welsh et al, 2002). Athletes could consider a low carbohydrate diet to improve body composition, less stress and faster recovery. Noakes (2014) showed that athletes consumed a low carbohydrate diet managed to ride four minutes longer before reaching exhaustion. A (Nicholas et. al., 1997) study investigated the restoration of high-intensity running capacity following a diet containing additional energy in the form of carbohydrate or fat and protein. However, Hermansen et al (1967) argued that there were high oxidation rates of carbohydrates at 75% of V02
Nutrition and fatigue are two major areas of exercise and sport. Sport and nutrition together can be a major factor in preventing fatigue, and maintaining a good diet can help keep the athlete consistent with training and performance without the training load being too detrimental and leaving the athlete with excessive fatigue, illness or recurring injuries. Training and eating becomes a cycle of preparation and recovery, with meals and snacks consumed after one session becoming the pre-event meal for a subsequent workout. The ingestion of carbohydrates, fats and proteins all aid in the promotion of optimal training and performance. As well as food fuels, recovery is a significantly important factor in regards to having an adequate training session or
The benefit of adequate nutrition contributing to successful athletic performance is well known, but not completely understood and applied among athletes. The purpose of this study was to assess nutrient intakes, and dietary habits
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Possible explanations for differences between our findings and other published data could be attributed to age, exercise protocol and intensity of exercise. Serum creatine kinase (CK) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) are an indication of the degree of metabolic adaptation to physical training of skeletal muscles. These enzymes are involved in muscle metabolism, and their serum concentration is normally very low. They increase considerably after intensive exercise. Changes in serum activity of muscle enzymes have been reported in normal subjects and athletes after strenuous exercise. The amount of enzyme efflux from muscle tissue to serum can be influenced by physical exercise. These results showed that the use of BCAA didn 't reduce serum CK activity 24 and 48 hrs after heavy resistance exercise. Serum CK activity was elevated in all groups after exercise and was highest in the placebo group. It was obvious in BCAA group that the Ck and LDH levels were non-significantly lower than the control one indicating that the muscle soreness is lower (higher muscle fitness). The positive action of BCAA in lowering the muscle soreness could be referred to