We are looking for just the right amount of protein!
In this concise monologue, Kelsey Higginson explains how protein intake must be balanced with a training program to optimize athletic performance, recovery, and muscle growth. She warns that both excessive and insufficient protein can impair performance: too much protein often leads to insufficient carbohydrate and fat intake, reducing energy, while too little protein deprives the body of essential building blocks for muscle. Higginson provides a simple formula—body weight in pounds multiplied by 0.82—to calculate an individual's optimal daily protein grams. She emphasizes that achieving this protein target, while also ensuring adequate carbs and fats, results in better performance, faster recovery, and overall improved well‑being for athletes.
