Protein Drinks - Protein Shakes

Youth Soccer Fitness Results Newsletter 15

Protein drinks or protein shakes are very "popular" for building muscle. Ads in all type of magazines promote "weight gainer's" "increase musclemass". This is great if you are in the weightlifting and body building industry.

We must remember that in youth soccer we are developing great athletes that become excellent soccer players.

A lot of the training and conditioning for young soccer players involves some form of walking, jogging, sprinting, agility and resistance training. The question then begs "Do I need protein drinks?".

The answer is it depends...

It depends on the type of training you are doing. Protein shakes are famous with weight lifting and body building athletes post exercise.

Most research on protein drinks for post exercise or workout arise from studies of university and college age athletes.

Is it necessary for young and growing soccer athletes? The key is to have a "post exercise recovery drink" that contains both protein and carbohydrate.

Refresh your memory for protein needs

Let me explain myself to you.

Soccer is a an aerobic energy system sport with anaerobic interval bursts of power and speed. Your training is both on the field and in the gym or in your home.

The energy source you need for performance is carbohydrates. Protein is there to help build muscle after it is broken down. Protein needs for young soccer athletes should be met by the guidelines set out at 5-6 meals a day including a whole protein with every meal.

Protein drinks or protein shakes that contain the proper balance of protein and carbohydrate are excellent for post game or training recovery.

Another thing to consider is the type of eater you are. For example do you better with more carbohydrates than protein, more protein than carbohydrates or a combination of both.

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Mike Grafstein
B.Ph.Ed,CAT(C),CSCS,YCS,MT

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