ALL About Women's Protein
Bootygoals Women's Protein Range
Our Women's Protein range covers everything you'll need to meet your nutrition goals and help achieve those all important gains. Engineered with women in mind, the Bootygoals Women's Supplement range includes protein powders and protein shakes for every eventuality, from our 'go-to' All In One Whey to our Diet and Vegan Diet Protein.
Whether your training or lifting to build muscle, shed fat or increase your athletic performance, we're sure we've got a protein supplement for you.
How Much Protein Do Women Need?
As a general rule of thumb, women require 0.8 grams of protein per kilo of body weight to maintain healthy function.
If you are training regularly (three times per week for example) it is recommended that your protein intake is increased, with 1g per kilogram being the recommended consensus.
In some rare cases, such as supporting a heavy powerlifting regimen, protein intake of 1.3g and above can be used, however, this is far beyond the 'normal' amount needed for everyday women's fitness and weightlifting programmes.
Still unsure? Take a look at our Beginner Nutrition Guide For Women.
Women's Protein Types
Whey Protein
Whey based protein powders contain all the essential amino acids, making it a perfect 'cover all' supplement which will give you piece of mind when your training.
Casein
Like Whey, Casein is derived from milk, which means it contains the full mix of essential amino acids women need when weightraining to build muscle.
The key difference with Casein is in it's slower digestion times; making it a perfect 'overnight' supplement, or, taken at breakfast; delivering a steady source of protein all day long.
Vegan Protein
Vegan protein for women is often made from either Pea or Soy derivatives; delivering essential nutrients for those on a meat-free diet.
What Are The Benefits Of Protein?
Build Muscle Mass
Protein helps build muscle tissue when lifting weights and training, making it a key part of any lean muscle mass programme. One of the key worries women have is getting 'too bulky'; don't panic! This is impossible; no one can 'accidentally' get 'too muscular'!
Improved Recovery
As protein contributes to muscle tissue repair, protein supplements can help increase your recovery times. Meaning you can go harder, longer and much more frequently.
Weight Control
Protein helps us feel fuller, longer, making it perfect for a balanced diet and weight control. A protein heavy diet is much easier to maintain weight with than a carb of fat heavy diet.