carbohydrate loading

Question 1

what is carb loading

Answer 1

changes in both training and nutrition to maximise stores of muscle and liver glycogen prior to endurance performance

Question 2

benefits of carb loading

Answer 2

improve performance by 3-5%
increases stores of glycogen by 200-300%

Question 3

process of carb loading

Answer 3

consume high CHO foods 3 day prior to comp while decreasing training intensity