67% more UK women likely to lift weights, survey reveals; concerns over protein powder usage persist.
67% of UK women now more likely to lift weights in gym, survey finds. While societal attitudes towards women engaging in strength training and weightlifting have improved, a quarter of women have avoided or hesitated using protein powder due to concerns about gaining too much muscle mass. SCI-MX partnered with nutritionist Kate Withington to debunk myths around protein powders and supplements, with the brand suggesting that increasing protein intake from 0.8g per kg of body mass to around 1.2g/kg can help preserve muscle mass.
April 26, 2024
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