Calculating Your Protein & Review of Limitless with Chris Hemsworth
More protein helps you get stronger — but only up to a point. A dose-response meta-analysis the team breaks down shows the strength benefit of eating more protein levels off past a moderate daily intake, so the amount you actually need is likely less than you think. In this episode, Jerred, Joe, and Ashley cover how to calculate your protein, review Limitless with Chris Hemsworth, and tackle a classic Meet Yourself Saturday workout.
Key Takeaways
- The study of the week is a dose-response meta-analysis on total protein intake combined with strength training.
- Protein and resistance training work together to build strength, but the gains from eating more protein plateau past a moderate intake.
- The practical message: most athletes need less added protein than they assume, and consistency matters more than chasing huge totals.
- The team also reviews Limitless (Disney+) and runs the "Condition Me To The Grave" Meet Yourself Saturday workout.
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Calculating Your Protein & Review of Limitless with Chris Hemsworth
This week Jerred, Joe, and Ashley are looking at a study that covers protein. Specifically how much you really need in order to increase your strength gains. Spoiler-it may be less than you think! Next, the review the new show Limitless that is available on Disney +. The team give their two favorite things about the show as well as two things they didn't like. Overall-highly rated by the team so make sure to give it a watch! Lastly, this week's Meet Yourself Saturday Workout is called "Condition Me To The Grave." This one is an oldie but a goodie so make sure to utilize some of the tips the team give!
What the research says about protein and strength
Protein provides the amino acids your body uses to repair and build muscle after training, and strength training is the stimulus that drives that adaptation. The two work best together — neither does much on its own.
The dose-response meta-analysis the team discusses pooled multiple randomized controlled trials to look at how added protein intake affects muscle strength. The pattern it describes is one of diminishing returns: increasing protein helps strength gains up to a moderate level, after which more protein adds little. That's the "less than you think" point the hosts make — once you're consistently meeting a sensible daily protein target alongside your training, piling on extra grams isn't what makes you stronger.
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IN THIS 59-MINUTE EPISODE WE DISCUSS:
- Protein
- Chris Hemsworth
- Strength
- Limitless
- Condition Me to the Grave
- Tips For MYS
- Updates and Announcements
- And A LOT MORE!!
Diving Deeper…
If you want to go a little bit deeper on this episode, here are some links for you:
Study of the Week
Garage Gym Athlete Workout of the Week
Frequently Asked Questions
How much protein do I need to get stronger?
The research points to a moderate daily target rather than an ever-higher one. Once you're consistently meeting that intake alongside regular strength training, eating more protein offers diminishing returns for strength.
Does eating more protein always build more strength?
No. The dose-response meta-analysis shows the benefit levels off — protein and training together drive strength, but past a moderate intake extra grams don't keep adding gains.
Is protein or strength training more important for building strength?
They're partners. Training provides the stimulus and protein provides the building blocks; you need both, and missing either limits your results.
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- Should Vegan Protein Be Treated Equally With Whey?
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