Are you getting enough protein?

With all of the recent hype about High Protein diets there doesn't seem to be a source that directly states how much protein a person in supposed to consume in a day. Ask any athlete and they will tell you that protein is one of the most important things you can have in your diet to improve performance and feel better.Not getting enough protein can be dangerous for muscular development but without acknowledge of what "enough" some dieters may become lost confused and may, even if they are on a high protein low calorie diet, be not getting the right amount of protein.

According to Wikipedia a non-athlete should be getting .8-1 gram of protein for every 1kg of body mass. That means a 140 lb person should be taking in 63grams of protein. That is a lot of protein! Elite endurance athletes (marathon runners and triathletes) and athletes who benefit from increased muscle mass (football players and rugby forwards) need up to 1.6 grams of protein or every 1kg of muscle mass. Some sources even recommend from 1.1-1.4 grams of protein for some athletes.

Not having enough protein could cause decreased muscle mass, decreased energy and thus is very harmful for athletes and non athletes alike.

So take the challenge, figure out how much protein you are having in a day. Is it enough? Chances are it won't be.

Kickboxing

If you have never tried kickboxing before i recommend that you do. Yesterday rugby practice was cancelled and so still on my mission to lose 30 lbs by September 1st i decided to go to the gym. There i thought i would try something different and take the kickboxing class. It was later in the day than I usually like taking classes but i thought it always sounded interesting.

It was awesome. I really enjoyed the class. We spent a lot of time doing jumping jacks and i wish we had more time kicking but it was so much time. I love using rugby as a way of getting out pent up frustration and kickboxing is the next best thing. It is a great core exercise and really works arms and legs. A full body workout that is a lot of fun. You don't even realize you are working out!

Kickboxing or any self defense class is great for any woman who lives in a city. It not only boosts confidence but also teaches self defence. Living alone in a city can be scary at times, especially walking home at night. This is why I recommend to everyone and especially people who feel like they are victims to take a self defense class. It doesn't have to be kickboxing, however if you want a great workout then kickboxing is right for you.