Here is the lowdown from Mens Health Magazine:
Highly trained athletes should take in 0.77 gram of daily protein per pound of body weight. That's 139 grams for a 180-pound man.
Men who work out 5 or more days a week for an hour or longer need 0.55 gram per pound.
Men who work out 3 to 5 days a week for 45 minutes to an hour need 0.45 gram per pound.
10 - 20g of protein, split evenly between 30 minutes before and within 30 minutes after the workout, is ideal.
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Highly trained athletes should take in 0.77 gram of daily protein per pound of body weight. That's 139 grams for a 180-pound man.
Men who work out 5 or more days a week for an hour or longer need 0.55 gram per pound.
Men who work out 3 to 5 days a week for 45 minutes to an hour need 0.45 gram per pound.
10 - 20g of protein, split evenly between 30 minutes before and within 30 minutes after the workout, is ideal.
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