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Nutrition for
Strength/Power Athletes
Prepared BY:
Timothy P. Scheett, Ph.D.
Jim Stoppani, Ph.D.
Michael R. McGuigan, Ph.D.

Introduction
A proper diet has the potential to
enhance any athletes performance
regardless of body size or type of activity.
The main nutritional goals for a
strength/power athlete are to provide the
necessary nutrients needed to build,
repair and maintain lean body mass, as
well as enhance performance.

Energy Requirements of
Strength/Power Athletes
Meet energy needs
Provide correct macronutrient amounts and in
proper ratios to each other
Protein
Carbohydrates
Fats

Provide sufficient micronutrients

Vitamins
Minerals

Provide adequate fluids

Incorporate proper timing of meals

Energy Requirements of
Strength/Power Athletes
It is critical that a strength/power
athletes diet meets their daily energy
requirements
They perform excessive
activity/training
They need to maintain or increase lean
muscle mass and strength

Calculating Energy Requirements

Activity Level

Light

Moderate

Heavy

Males

17

19

23

Females

16

17

20

Light activities: walking (2.5 3.0 mph), such as to class, chores, golf.
Moderate activities: walking (3.5 4.0 mph), weight lifting, cycling, skiing, tennis, dancing.
Heavy activities: running, football, soccer, basketball.
Note: Most strength/power athletes will have an activity level that is considered heavy

Body Weight Goals

For athletes who want to maintain body
weight, the estimated caloric intake
calculated from their bodyweight x activity
level is sufficient.
For athletes who want to gain weight, an
excess of 300-500 calories should be
added to their daily caloric intake.

Body Weight Goals

For athletes who want to lose weight, they
should consume 500 calories less than their
daily energy requirements.
On average, if a person eats 500 fewer
calories every day they will lose ~1 pound
of body fat per week*.
* (1 pound of fat = 3500 calories)

Daily diet plan

Regardless of the athletes daily energy
requirements and body weight goals he/she
should follow a nutrition program that
encourages frequent food intake.
eat 4-6 small meals/day
snacks between meals as needed
eat before and after workouts/training

Macronutrient Needs
The three nutrients that provide energy to
the body are:
Macronutrient
Protein
Carbohydrate
Fat

Recommended %
of caloric intake
12-15%
55-60%
25-30%

Protein intake for

Strength/Power Athletes
One of the most frequently asked questions
by strength/power athletes and their
coaches is how much protein is required for
increasing muscular size, strength and
power.
There are a large number of research
studies indicating that intake of protein is
advantageous for athletes when muscle
hypertrophy is required.

Protein intake for

Strength/Power Athletes
Proteins are formed by amino acids, and they
serve as the major structural component of
tissues such as skeletal muscle as well as being
used to produce substances such as hormones
(i.e., growth hormone and insulin).
Skeletal muscle consists predominantly of water
and protein; therefore, in order to increase
muscular size, adequate intakes of amino acids
would appear to be important.

Protein choices for

Strength/Power Athletes
There are a number of different food
sources available that can supply protein
for the strength/power athlete.
The nutritional value of the ingested protein
is important, in addition to the composition
of the amino acids and the timing of
ingestion.

Enough is Enough
The amount of protein required by
strength/power athletes is a source of much
debate by sports nutritionists.
There has been a significant body of
research recently to suggest that these
athletes require greater amounts of protein
to maintain positive protein balance.
1.5 to 2.0 g/kg/day; or,
0.7 to 0.9 g/pound/day

Enough is Enough
This protein intake is equivalent to
consuming 4 servings of chicken, beef or
fish per day for a 150 pound athlete (6
servings for a 225 pound athlete).
After the strength/power athletes caloric
needs are determined, the total daily protein
intake should make up about 12%15% of
the total daily energy intake.

Enough is Enough
In addition to the amount of protein
consumed, perhaps even more critical is
the timing of ingestion of the protein in
relation to the exercise bout and the
specific type of protein (i.e., quality).

Protein quality
The quality of protein is mostly determined
by its essential amino acid content.
Amino acids are the building blocks of
protein.
Essential amino acids are not made in the
body, therefore they must be consumed.

Protein quality
Complete proteins contain all essential
amino acids. These can be found in animal
sources such as meat, dairy, eggs and fish.
Lean meat products are recommended
(skinless chicken and turkey) as well as low
fat dairy products.

Protein quality
Incomplete proteins are missing one or
more essential amino acids. They can be
beneficial to the athlete when combined,
making a complete protein. Incomplete
proteins are found in plant sources, and
some combinations include rice/beans and
peanut butter/wheat bread.

Protein Supplements
In order to meet your dietary protein needs,
protein supplements (protein bars/shakes,
etc.) can be used.
High-quality protein supplements containing
whey, casein, milk or egg products are
recommended.
*Increasing your protein intake above the recommended
amount for strength/power athletes will not continue to
increase gains in strength and/or power.

Protein Supplements
The best sources of high-quality protein
found in supplements are reported to be
milk (whey and casein) and egg proteins
(egg whites).
Whey proteins, especially whey protein
isolates or hydrolyzed whey peptides, are
widely promoted to strength/power athletes
as being perhaps the best protein, based
on its high bioavailability and its content of
several critical amino acids.

Protein Supplements
Dietary amino acid absorption is faster with
whey protein than with casein.
Casein is the major component of protein
found in dairy products and is a complete
protein.
20-30% of milk protein is whey which is
often seen as the watery part of yogurt or
sour cream.
70-80% of milk protein is casein which
gives milk its white color.

Protein Timing
Research indicates that for optimal muscle
recovery and muscular growth protein
should be taken both within 15 min before
and within 15 min following training.
Athletes should take in 0.1 grams of protein per
pound of body weight before training
Athletes should take in 0.2 grams of protein per
pound of body weight after training
Fast digesting protein, such as whey protein
powder, is the best source of protein at this time

Protein In Summary
Ensure that the strength/power athlete is
consuming approximately 0.7 to 0.9 grams of
protein per pound of body weight per day, with the
total daily protein intake making up about
12%15% of the total daily energy intake.
Timing appears to play an important factor in
muscle hypertrophy.
Consuming a fast-digesting protein immediately
before and after the athletes workout is critical for
gains in lean muscle mass.

Carbohydrate Intake for

Strength-Power Athletes
Carbohydrate stores in the body are
essential for optimal athletic performance.
These carbohydrate stores are reduced as
a result of exercise; therefore, they must be
replenished through your diet.
Athletes should aim to consume 55-60% of
their total calorie intake from
carbohydrates, keeping in mind the kind of
carbohydrates consumed and the timing of
carbohydrate consumption.

Fueling Up
Glycogen is the major substrate used for
high-intensity exercise, including resistance
training.
Resistance training programs that use
higher repetition loads (815 repetitions),
such as those utilized by bodybuilders and
during hypertrophy phases by athletes,
could potentially have large effects on
muscle glycogen stores.

How much carbohydrate?

The daily maintenance of glycogen stores
is directly related to the amount used during
exercise and normal daily activity and the
subsequent ingestion of carbohydrates
used to replenish the stores.
Strength/power athletes should consume
approximately 55%60% of total energy
intake in the form of carbohydrate which
equates to approximately 23 grams per
pound per day for most athletes.

Carbohydrates and the

Glycemic Index (GI)
The Glycemic Index (GI) ranks carbohydrate
foods based on the bodys blood sugar
responses following consumption of these
nutrients.
High GI: These carbohydrates quickly raise
blood sugar levels.
Low GI: These carbohydrates take longer
to absorb, and are slowly released into the
blood stream.

Carbohydrate Choices
An athletes carbohydrate intake should
mainly come from complex sources that are
predominately low GI sources.
These foods include:
Fruits
Vegetables
Whole Grains

Carbohydrate Choices
It is better for the athlete to choose nutrient
rich-carbohydrate foods and to add other
foods to recovery meals and snacks to
provide a good source of protein and other
nutrients.

Carbohydrate Choices
The use of carbohydrate supplementation
can potentially enhance muscular strength.
No studies have systematically addressed
the quantity, type and timing of
carbohydrate intake and linked acute
physiological responses to chronic
adaptations in strength/power athletes.

Carbohydrate Intake & Exercise

Resistance exercise (weight training)
depletes energy stores and breaks down
muscle in the body. These stores must be
replenished for optimal recovery and
growth.
It is recommended that athletes consume
carbohydrates with a moderate to high GI
following exercise in order to quickly
replenish these stores. These foods include
white bread, potatoes, and sports drinks.

Carbohydrates In Summary
The strength/power athlete should eat
approximately 2-3 grams per pound of body
weight, with 55%60% of their total daily
energy intake from carbohydrates.
The majority of these carbohydrates should
be low to moderate on the glycemic index,
while immediately post-exercise the
sources should be moderate to high
glycemic carbohydrates.

Fats
Fat is an essential macronutrient. Athletes
can tolerate slightly higher fat intakes than
the normal population due to their energy
intake needs.
Some saturated fats are also necessary to
maintain testosterone concentrations.
Testosterone is important to the athlete for
building muscle mass and strength.

Fat Recommendations
Approximately 30% of an athletes calorie
intake should come from fats. This can be
further broken down into monounsaturated,
polyunsaturated, and saturated fats.
Type of Fat

Recommended %

Monounsaturated

10-15%

Polyunsaturated

10-15%

Saturated

10% or less

Fat Recommendations
The strength/power athlete should avoid
trans fats.
Trans fats promote heart disease,
diabetes, certain cancers and obesity.
Trans fats raise LDL (bad) cholesterol
levels and lower HDL (good) cholesterol
levels.
Trans fats may also encourage muscle
breakdown.

Fat Choices
Type of Fat

Food Choices

Monounsaturated
Fats

Olive, canola, peanut oils

Nuts
Avocados

Polyunsaturated
Fats

Corn, safflower, sesame, canola, sunflower

oils
Nuts and seeds
Cold water fish (mackerel, salmon, tuna)

Saturated Fats

Beef and poultry

Dairy products

Trans Fats

Packaged cookies, crackers, pastries, etc.

Chips, snack foods, candy
Fried fast food
Margarine and shortening

Vitamins and Minerals

Vitamins are organic compounds the body
uses in numerous functions
Fat Soluble Vitamins - A, D, E and K
Water Soluble Vitamins Bs and C

Additional supplementation may be

beneficial for individuals lacking in specific
nutrient(s) or eating a calorie restricted diet.

Water Soluble Vitamins

C and B vitamins are water soluble,
therefore must be consumed on a daily
basis.
Multiple B-vitamins including thiamin, niacin
and riboflavin.
They play a role in energy metabolism.

Taking a supplement will not improve

performance if you are not deficient.

Antioxidants
Combat free radicals produced during
exercise and protect cells.
Vitamin sources include Beta-carotene,
vitamins C and E.
Mineral sources include copper, selenium,
magnesium, and zinc.
Found naturally in dark green, orange, red,
and yellow fruits and vegetables.

Minerals
Minerals are inorganic compounds including iron,
zinc, magnesium, and calcium.
Iron is needed to transport oxygen in the blood.
Calcium absorption is enhanced by the presence
of vitamin D, and together they promote bone
growth and prevent osteoporosis.
Calcium has also been linked to decreased body
fat.
Zinc and magnesium aid in muscle recovery
following exercise.

Supplements
Individuals who are not deficient in certain
nutrients will not benefit from taking a
supplement; however, it is often
recommended that athletes in training take a
low dose one-a-day multi-vitamin/mineral
supplement.

Hydration
In energy metabolism, only 40% of fuel is turned
into energy, while 60% is lost in heat, which is
transferred to the skin by the blood.
Studies have shown that as little as a 2%
decrease in body weight due to fluid loss will
decrease performance.
For a 200lb athlete this would mean a 4lb
decrease in body weight. It is normal for a football
player to lose 6-8lb of fluid in a 2 hour practice.

Daily fluid recommendations

Recommendations will vary based on the
individuals fitness level, body size, intensity
of exercise and levels of heat and humidity
in your environment.
Women - 11 8oz cups/day (87oz or 2600mL)
Men - 16 8oz cups/day (125oz or 3800mL)

All fluids count including coffee, tea and

foods containing high water content.

Dehydration and Performance

Maintaining adequate hydration levels before
and during training is essential for
maintaining maximal performance.
% body weight
lost in fluids
2%
4%
>4%

Effects on performance
Decrease in muscular strength
Increase in core temperature,
heart rate and perceived effort
Risk of heat illness or death

Preventing Dehydration
Athletes should be weighed pre & post practice to
monitor the fluid weight lost during a training
session. Fluid consumption during exercise should
be based on the amount of fluids lost.
Fluids lost during
exercise
4 lb
6-8lb
8-10lb

Amount of fluids that should be

consumed (total)
70-105 ounces
105-210 ounces as
5-7 ounces every 10-15 min
210-360 ounces as
7-10 ounces every 10-15 min

Recommendations
Begin exercise hydrated
Drink 1L of fluids the day before you exercise
2 - 20oz bottles

or 400-600mL 2 hours before exercising

a 20oz bottle

Dont wait until you are thirsty to drink!

Schedule water breaks into your practices.

Sports Drinks
Water is sufficient for exercise lasting less
than 90 minutes
For exercise >90 minutes, a carbohydrate
drink is recommended to replenish
glycogen stores (Juice, Gatorade,
Powerade, etc)
Drinks with electrolytes will help maintain
electrolyte balance

Hyponatremia
Excess fluid intake which causes an
electrolyte imbalance.
Can lead to cardiac arrhythmias, improper
muscle contraction and muscle cramps.
A serious condition that can result in death.
Preventable by ingesting electrolyte
containing beverages vs. just water.

Nutritional Summary for

Strength/Power Athletes
Meet energy needs
Incorporate proper timing of meals
Provide correct macronutrient amounts and in
proper ratios to each other
Protein
Carbohydrates
Fats

Provide sufficient micronutrients

Vitamins
Minerals

Provide adequate fluids

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Strength/Power Athletes
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