Protein Shakes

Protein is one of the body's main building blocks for muscle. Many athletes use protein shakes for nourishment straight after their workout as a meal replacement. Protein shakes are available in a variety of different flavours including vanilla, strawberry and chocolate and are in powder form ready to mix with either milk or water. Protein powders are the perfect choice for athletes of all standards who want to develop and sustain a lean, strong and well defined physique.

Nowadays more and more people are concerned about their weight, either trying to lose weight or build up their muscle – usually by male athletes. Generally, the main benefit of a protein shake is to help rebuild muscle and speed up recovery after a workout but it also plays an important role during any fat loss programme. Protein especially whey protein helps to control your appetite, making it easier to stick to your diet. As well as the general benefits of using protein shakes, research has also indicated that they help with women's issues such as the menopause.

How much to use and how often?

This all depends on a number of things including the frequency of exercise, if your wanting to lose weight then how much weight you want to lose and if you want to build your muscle then by how much. A rough guide is to ideally use 2 to 3 times a day, morning, mid day and then almost immediately after your workout.

What is the best to use?

Whey protein is the highest source and highest quality of protein available today and is the most popular protein supplement in the market today. Whey protein provides the body with the perfect amino acids for muscle building, strength and recovery. OPTI Whey Protein is a rich source of branched chain amino acids (BCAA’s) and essential amino acids. It’s very easy to digest and supports muscle growth and tissue repair. OPTI Whey protein is a great source of Cysteine which produces glutathione, one of the strongest antioxidants in the body. There are a number of benefits of using whey protein for protein shakes and they are:

• Increased lean muscle mass
• Low Fat and lactose
• Decreased recovery times and faster muscle repair
• Reduced post-workout muscle breakdown
• Rich source of BCAA’s and essential amino acids
  

Another popular protein supplement is creatine monohydrate. Creatine monohydrate is known best for increasing the growth of lean muscle whilst also enhancing aerobic and anaerobic performance levels. Just like the whey protein, creatine monohydrate can be mixed with either milk or water to become a protein shake for after a workout and has proven success within just two weeks.

Visit Optimus Protein today for the perfect protein supplement!