Comparative analysis of protein consumption and supplements for spinning and fitness practitioners

Abstract

Searching for physical activities culminates with particular effects and diet changes adopted by practitioners, especially when comparing one type of sport with another. Here we carry out a comparative analysis of protein and supplements intake for bodybuilders and spinning from the municipality of Itaperuna-RJ. In total, 30 practitioners of physical exercise including, weight lifters and spinning were evaluated. Additionally, an interview containing a questionnaire which covers issues related to the sportsman profile, the practice of physical activity, the use of supplements as well as food habits. Together with the questionnaire it was administered a dietary food history, assessing the diet of a usual training day. The results demonstrated that the average protein intake of bodybuilders was higher (37.5%) in comparison to practitioners of spinning (25.31%). Bodybuilders also consumed more dietary supplements (93.33%) than those who practiced spinning (13.33%). Thus, it was concluded that the consumption of protein and supplements among bodybuilders is higher than in spinning practitioners.