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Protein for gym beginners: do you need a supplement?

New to the gym? How much protein you need, whether a beginner needs a supplement at all, the main types compared, and how to choose one you'll use.

Protein for gym beginners: do you need a supplement?

New to the gym? How much protein you need, whether a beginner needs a supplement at all, the main types compared, and how to choose one you'll use.

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Do you need protein on rest days?

Yes. Muscle protein synthesis stays raised for about a day after hard training. What the research shows and how much protein to eat on days off.

Do you need protein on rest days?

Yes. Muscle protein synthesis stays raised for about a day after hard training. What the research shows and how much protein to eat on days off.

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Creatine vs protein: which do you need?

Creatine and protein do different jobs. What each does, how much to take, whether you can take them together, and which to start with if you pick one.

Creatine vs protein: which do you need?

Creatine and protein do different jobs. What each does, how much to take, whether you can take them together, and which to start with if you pick one.

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Protein for HYROX and CrossFit: how much and when

Hybrid training mixes running and strength, so protein needs sit high. How much HYROX and CrossFit athletes need, when to take it, and race-day tips.

Protein for HYROX and CrossFit: how much and when

Hybrid training mixes running and strength, so protein needs sit high. How much HYROX and CrossFit athletes need, when to take it, and race-day tips.

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Protein for footy players: how much you need and when

How much protein AFL, rugby and soccer players need, what team-sport research found, and how to fit protein around training nights and game day.

Protein for footy players: how much you need and when

How much protein AFL, rugby and soccer players need, what team-sport research found, and how to fit protein around training nights and game day.

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How much protein do I need a day? An Australian guide

Australia's protein RDI is 64 g a day for men and 46 g for women aged 19–70, more after 70. How much you need by age and body weight, and...

How much protein do I need a day? An Australian guide

Australia's protein RDI is 64 g a day for men and 46 g for women aged 19–70, more after 70. How much you need by age and body weight, and...