The amino portion ends up as urea which is excreted in urine or sweat. Consuming more protein than is needed promotes protein oxidation, urea formation, diuresis, and can increase risk for dehydration. Inadequate protein intake can occur in athletes, particularly among athletes whose energy demands are low or those who overemphasize carbohydrate in daily eating patterns. Athletes who do not consume enough protein to meet their requirements risk being unable to maintain muscle tissue and to repair muscle damage that occurs during exercise. Protein Considerations Ice Hockey High intensity, intermittent activity that incorporates strength training in the exercise program.
Resistance exercise provides the stimulus for gains in muscle size and strength.
Strength training relies on anaerobic metabolism for energy production. The primary fuel for resistance exercise is muscle glycogen. Amino acids are not used as energy substrates for either strength training or ice hockey competition activity . Building muscle is energy intensive. The primary nutritional need is to meet total energy requirements.