Fueling Your Gains: Why Women Who Strength Train Need Protein
Strength training is a great way for women to improve their overall health and fitness, but in order to get the best results, you've got to fuel your body properly. One key nutrient that's essential for women who strength train, is protein. But why is protein so important? How much protein should you be consuming? And what are the best sources of protein for your body?
Should I be sore after every workout?
Sure! You want to challenge yourself. But you also want to make sure you’re not pushing yourself TOO HARD, and risking injury – if you don’t allow your muscles time to heal, they won’t be ready to handle increased loads (and you’ll experience a reduced range of motion).So when is soreness a good thing? Let’s talk about it.