Research from SCI-MX has found there arewide-ranging misconceptions when it comes to fitness, the gym and the use ofprotein powders. The sports nutrition brand found a quarter (25%) of those in theYorkshire and Humber region believe that taking protein powders alone will helpyou become stronger. The research also found 21% in the region think consuming protein powderwill automatically make them bulk up and one in sixbelieve that protein powder isn’t safe and suitable for women interested inincreasing their strength.
Did you know with a Digital subscription to Yorkshire Post, you can get access to all of our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Myth-bustingadvice SCI-MX's exercise and nutrition expert, Matt Durkin,can help straighten out the misunderstandings surrounding the gym, fitness andexercise in relation to strength supplements. He said: “It’sworrying to see there are so many misconceptions when it comes to proteinpowders and supplements.
In Yorkshireand the Humber 50% of people quizzed think that excessive calorie consumption isneeded to bulk up, as well as protein. Almost a third (31%) were not sure. “It can be very confusing to understand howprotein supplements work and what’s best for your own goals, so doing yourresearch is really important.
For anyone that is hoping to build muscle andstrength, it’s crucial to have a high-protein diet. However, unless you pair itwith exercise, you’re unlikely to build .
