Weight Lifting Programs: How Diet Effects Results

Weight Lifting Programs: How Diet Effects Results

Men may respond better to weight lifting programs by getting enough protein and moderate amounts of fat, about 30% of your daily calories.

“Researchers found that among 45 middle-aged and older men who went through a strength training program, those with more protein in their diets tended to have a greater short-term increase in testosterone levels right after their workouts. This hormonal response, in turn, was related to greater gains in muscle mass over 21 weeks of weight training.” (Amy Norton, Reuters)

Dr. Janne Sallinen, of the University of Jyvaskyla in Finland, and colleagues report the findings in the International Journal of Sports Medicine

The best sources of this protein seem to be from low-fat dairy and lean meats.

Higher levels of dietary protein were related to greater testosterone responses to weight lifting programs.

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Full Article: Amy Norton, Reuters