IMPORTANCE OF POWER PROTEIN FOR A CYCLIST
Steadfast Nutrition Power Protein is one of the best premium protein blends to be consumed by a professional cyclist, as it is a great blend of slow and fast releasing proteins for muscle recovery. It has whey protein concentrate, wheat protein, calcium caseinate and natural cocoa powder along with electrolytes. It does not contain any sugar and has a mild chocolate taste due to the presence of cocoa powder.
A cyclist requires higher amounts of protein for the repairing and rebuilding of muscles, so it’s a great choice as one sachet of 40 grams provides 29.2 grams of protein.
Prolonged rides lead to depletion of stored energy in the form of glycogen, therefore, a post-workout protein helps the body to regain the exhausted muscle mass with the help of amino acids (15 grams of all the essential amino acids are present in power protein).
Power protein helps to compensate for the nutritional gap, which may arise due to the increased nutritional demands of a cyclist. Lack of protein can lead to muscle weakness, muscle soreness and muscle cramps which may affect the overall performance of a cyclist.
A cyclist sweats a lot, therefore, loses a lot of water and electrolytes during this process. The electrolytes present in Power Protein are sodium, potassium, phosphorus, calcium and chloride. They help to prevent muscle cramping, enhance muscle strength, keep up with the water balance and electrolytic functions of the body.
The most important thing for a cyclist is to have the best muscle recovery option, so this product helps to recover and repair muscles after an intense training/workout session and the best time to consume it is within 30 minutes post-workout.
Suggested use: Mix it in 300 ml of water.
Please note: It contains derivatives of wheat and milk, so it is not gluten-free or lactose-free.
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