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L levels; RL = protein intake at recommended levels; AL = protein intake above recommended levels. All data are reported as mean ± SD. recommended levels; RL = protein intake at recommended levels; AL = protein intake above recommended levels. All data are reported as mean ± SD. RL = protein intake at recommended levels; AL = protein intake above recommended levels. All data are reported as mean ± SD. levels and likely impacted the ability of these subjects to make significant gains in lean tissue accruement. Previous studies have shown that the combination of resistance training with elevated energy intake is important for stimulating significant gains in body mass and lean tissue recommended levels, the inadequate caloric consumption limited body mass and lean tissue gains. L recommended levels; RL = protein intake at recommended levels; AL = protein intake above recommended levels. All data are reported as mean ± SD. Strength gains were seen in all three groups, however no significant differences were observed between the groups. Studies have shown that elevated protein intake is necessary for strength/power athletes to counteract the deleterious effects of muscle degradation seen following resistance exercise between 1.6 1.8 g research examining recreational athletes, it was of interest to determine whether competitive resistance- trained athletes would require a higher protein intake. The thought being that experienced, competitive strength/power athletes that exercise at a high intensity and volume of training may require a greater need of protein to stimulate muscle growth and strength development. Although the results of this study do not provide statistical support for this hypothesis, a 35% and 42% greater improvement (p>0.05) in 1-RM bench press was seen by AL in comparison to BL and RL, respectively. In addition, improvements in 1-RM squat were 63% and 22% greater (p>0.05) for AL compared to BL and RL, respectively. protein content does not appear to influence resting hormonal concentrations. These results are similar to those reported by Bird and colleagues who showed no change in resting cortisol concentrations following several weeks of protein supplementation been shown to remain unchanged following protein supplementation protein intakes to elevate resting IGF-I concentrations |
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