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My Protein Calculator
Find out how much protein you should consume on a daily basis to reach your fitness goals! Ideally you should equally divide your protein intake throughout the day with a slightly larger intake within 30 minutes after working out.
The table below details recommended daily protein consumption numbers used to calculate your needs for each training or fitness goal.
| Lifestyle/Training Goal |
Daily Protein Needs |
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Lifestyle/Training Goal |
Daily Protein Needs |
| Bodybuilding |
1.0 - 1.6g/lb bodyweight |
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Endurance |
0.7 - 0.9g/lb bodyweight |
| Power & Speed |
0.9 - 1.1g/lb bodyweight |
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Trauma Recovery |
0.9 - 1.4g/lb bodyweight |
| Dieting |
0.35 - 1.0g/lb bodyweight |
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Under Stress |
0.45 - 0.7g/lb bodyweight |
References:- Lemon PWR.:Protein and Amino Acid Requirements of the Strength Athlete.;Int J Sport Nutr , 1991;1;127-145
- Tarnoplosky et al: Evaluation of Protein Metabolism Requirements for Trained Strength Atheletes.; J Appl Physiol , 1992:73(5):1986-1995
- Teasley-Strausberg KM.: (Ed.) Nutritional Support Handbook; Cincinnati: Harvey Whitney Books, 1992
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