Rich Franklin's HIT AND RUN - PROTEIN SHAKES FOR KIDS

PROTEIN SHAKES FOR KIDS

Mike from Michigan asks: My boys both want to be athletes when they grow up. Should I be giving them protein drinks at only 6 and 9 or will that be harmful? Would you give it to your kids?

Rich's Answer: It is important for children to have a well-balanced nutritional program. Protein is the essential nutrient for building muscle, which is very important for growth. I have read studies that suggest an intake of 1g or slightly more per kg of weight. So a 100 pound child should consume no more than approximately 45g of protein per day. Most kids I know use protein shakes as a lazy way to replace a meal. Nothing trumps natural food, and I only drink protein shakes when I am not hungry enough to process solid food or when I am in a pinch. Consult your doctor and see what is the maximum amount of protein your child should consume per day. Set up the nutrition accordingly and avoid the shakes unless you have to. Remember quality of a nutrient is just as important as quantity.


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Washed Up Hollywood Buckles Develop Buckles for MMA Fighter and Fans

The MMA Mixed Martial Arts industry is growing fast and Washed Up Hollywood Belts and Buckles is right there to develop a unique Buckle for MMA Fighters and the fans. Much like Affliction, and Extreme Couture, apparel companies are coming out with a whole new fashion design to capitalize on where TapouT has dominated by coming out with beautiful art work pressed all over thin fitted shirts. Washed Up Hollywood has joined the market as they have come out with MMA inspired Belt Buckles.

Washed Up Hollywood Buckles company was developed by Danon Beres, so to the legendary Buckle maker Al Beres. Originally WUH Buckles we made for celebrities and the elite or anyone else who could afford High-End Belt Buckles. Now the company has been reborn and allowing everyone and anyone who needs a belt with an attitude to wear a WUH Buckle proudly that gives Fashion to a very under rated Buckle market for a competitive retail price. Washed Up Hollywood Buckles are made of metal and carry a very artistic look with brushed pewter, brass, or archaic metallic colors that allow each design to become a piece of art.

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Get the Official Game Time Wrist Watches of the MLB Baseball

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Relentless Hit Up Joe “The Future” Hanks

Relentless fight wear take a few minutes with heavyweight Boxer Joe “The Future” Hanks, he has a perfect record 10-0

He showed up with his son at quite cannon too show support for "Joe Blood Money Bryant " which Joe "Blood Money Bryant" is currently sponsored by Relentless FightWear , also an undefeated fighter in the MMA world.

Hanks is going to make a big name for himself in boxing! With his 10-0 record proving it alone!

Relentless Fight Wear has a great relation ship not only with mma world but the boxing world it self . Relentless FightWear enjoys having Joe "THE FUTURE" HANKS IN THERE BOOTH AT AN EVENT!! OVER ALL Hanks is a good guy and a GREAT boxer.. Make sure too keep your eye on this fighter.. Hanks is doing BIG things in the boxing world!!

Triumph United new Fight Shorts hit the Market

Triumph United clothing has always been known for their edgy designs, and even more edgy the fighter that they sponsor a complete line up from Rampage Jackson, Mayhem Miller, and even the legendary Bas Rutten. But now they have the MMA Fight shorts to match in a complete overhaul of their original designs they come out with a new high-end line for Triumph United fighters and even more for the fans with a sweeter look then last year 2008 line, the 2009 line has turned many heads.

Triumph United run by Hanz Molencamp told up personally that the new high end line from Triumph United will compete against some of the big boys such as Affliction and Extreme Couture with a more fitted feel made popular by the competing companies with the hardcore edge of TU.

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Relentless Fight Wear a revolution in MMA Clothing

Relentless Fight Gear is a new company located in Southern California and is picking up speed to an MMA clothing power house. Already at local events such as Vegas UFC Expo, Long Beach IMMAE, and All Star MMA they have been gaining fans all around and fighters that believe in the art work delivered in Relentless clothing shirts, board fight shorts, and even the hats.

The owners of Relentless fight wear is David and Ernie and these guys live and breathe MMA and are known to party with the fans at all times. They feel that Relentless is a real MMA lifestyle and have bet their extra cash and paychecks on it. They have already started sponsoring many top start up and amature Mixed Martial Arts fighters and have also developed their own belt specifically at the MMA All star promotion event.

You can now get the full Relentless clothing line at Official PRO Sports the leader in MMA Gear and Pro Sports Merchandise.

From the FRANKLIN EQUATION HIT AND RUN - Being a Role Model...

I have been asked how great it feels to be looked up to by so many kids and adults as a result of my popularity in the UFC. I have also been asked if I like being considered a role model.

To answer the question honestly, I don't like the idea of being a role model. Kids who look up to an athlete or celebrity look up to only what they see on television, and that oftentimes is not the true heart of a person.

Kids have ideal role models, such as parents, family members or close friends who love them...they are just too young to realize it. One false move for me in the public eye could affect a child negatively for life. That is a tremendous amount of responsibility.

UFC Magazine coming soon with Michael Bisping and Dan Henderson

Dan Henderson and Michael Bisping face off being the star coaches of TUF The Ultimate Fighter spike TV show and going to face off in UFC 100 both fighters take a break from their normal training an coaching regiment to do a Photo shoot for the brand new UFC Magazine which will hit the book shelves within the next few weeks. The UFC Magasine will feature more background articles on fighters as well as thier lifestyle versus most magazine focus only on the cage. The UFC insider information will be source direct and will give the fans what they really want in an MMA magazine.

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Vandal Sunglasses develops eyewear style for MMA Mixed Martial Arts

Vandal Sunglasses has developed a pair of sunglass for MMA Mixed Martial Arts fighters and fans. A completely sleek new company developed and started in the Hawaii Islands and is sweeping MMA fans like a storm. Vandal has already signed on the UFC Champion BJ Penn and have developed his own signature line of eyewear and they are working on more. Maybe in the future we will see and Wanderlei Silva, Rampages Jackson, and even Kendall Grove signature in the future but for now for them its about branding and giving their customers the best sunglasses on the market that will protect your vision from UV Rays and harsh glares in a style that represents Vandal and MMA.

They believe they are now the official MMA sun glass on the market and why not they already have some many fighters wearing them around in the ring and casually around. You can now find the complete Vandal eye wear collection on Official PRO Sports the leader in MMA Gear and Pro Sports Merchandise.

Get Relentless with your MMA Fight Apparel Clothing

Relentless Clothing has shortened the gap between fighter clothing and casual wear with their brand new designs that represent the hardcore lifestyle that they profess. Relentless fight wear has always been in MMA market in a niche that seems to be spreading to a saturated business where now a days MMA gear and clothing companies are popping up like weeds in a garden. Relentless fight gear separates itself with high quality designs and materials to produce the shirts they want to represent their company.

Located in the city of Orange owners Ernie Evans, and David Carter research and appear in all the major local MMA events. Making appearances at MMA All Stars, Boxing All Stars, and even Combat Arms in Ontario California. Being a start up business they believe in the products and want their fans to do the same. Knowing that anyone can get a shirt they offer high quality shirts that do not fall apart after the first wash and make sure their designs are not a carbon copy of someone elses work spending hours to develop art that is original, fresh, and cool.