We have a huge amount of local rugby players and even Sale Sharks players that buy our trays of 30 eggs weekly and we wondered why… This weeks blog is about the effect that eggs can have on muscle growth.
Muscle growth is a normal part of any fitness routine, and not only meant for bodybuilders and professional athletes. Whenever we do any form of exercise we gain muscle, how much muscle is gained is down to the intensity and frequency of the exercise.
The more muscle mass in your body, the more calories you burn, even when you’re not exercising! However, to build up your muscle mass efficiency, you must consume the correct nutrients. This is where you can introduce nutrient-dense foods such as eggs into your diet and this can have huge benefits.
When gaining muscle and strength we are breaking down our muscle fibres so they can regrow both bigger and stronger. Although this process of regrowth will happen naturally, the degree to which it can happen is dependant on us consuming the correct foods afterwards, particularly protein.
One main substance that your muscles need to regrow and repair is protein, which is why eggs are an ideal choice for a post-workout nutrition. Did you know that egg protein contains all nine essential amino acids?
