Proteins over long distances
An adequate supply of protein must be ensured during long periods of sporting activity that take place in several stages. Stress on the muscles during endurance trials should not be underestimated, and the body benefits from a regular intake of protein here. Many long-distance endurance athletes neglect the protein intake in their everyday diet at their peril. Proteins and amino supplements taken during training and competitions will support regeneration while strengthening the immune defenses. Many sportspeople are still insufficiently aware of the importance of proteins, focusing instead on fluids and energy when it comes to nutrition during a competition. But if proteins are used in a targeted manner during the competition, they can compensate for muscular exertion at an early stage and can also play a supportive role during the regeneration that follows.
Protein requiremnet
The protein requirement for endurance athletes during competitions that last several days is approx. 1.5 g protein per kg of body weight. For an athlete weighing 60 kg, the requirement is therefore approx. 90 g of protein.
Protein requirements for endurance sportsmen
The example given below impressively demonstrates how the protein requirement can be increased by the targeted use of supplements during long-term competitions and events lasting several days.
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Tagesbeispiel | 21.08.2009 |
Products for an increased protein requirement
Products from the Sponser range to meet an increased protein requirement:
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| The last meal before the competition supplies 12 g of protein per portion. This Porridge can be enriched even further with Amino Force to meet an increased protein requirement! | Long Energy supplies 8 g of protein per liter of drink, so it makes an important contribution to the protein supply during long-term endurance competitions. | Sponser's popular cereal bars each supply approx. 4 g of protein. So they too play a small but important part in supplying protein during exertion! | ||
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| Amino Force consists of pre-digested proteins and it can be used for targeted enrichment of drinks and semi-solid foods when there is an increased protein requirement. | Sponser's regeneration products, Regeneration Competition and Recovery Drink, supply fluid, carbohydrate and protein nutrients. As a result, they encourage the storage of glycogen after sport and they regenerate the stressed muscle mass. For optimal continuity at events lasting several days, we recommend taking two portions within 90 minutes of reaching the finishing line. | Protein-carbohydrate supplement in proportions of 3:2 based on 6 different sources of protein with fast and slow availability. Without artificial sweeteners, preparation with water. Ideal as a regeneration product for heavy muscular exertion. | ||
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| If you cannot cover your protein requirement with the supplements listed above, you can take advantage of an extra protein shake. For endurance trials lasting several days, we recommend Whey Colostrum. Whey Colostrum contains rapidly available protein sources for regeneration as well as proteins that become available slowly for the low-protein night phase. | ||||
