glycogen loading Flashcards
1
Q
What is glycogen loafing?
A
Store more glycogen, not hit the wall, delay fatigue
2
Q
What is method 1 of glycogen loading?
A
eat low carb diet
continue to exercise
then taper training
eat high carb content
3
Q
What is super compensation?
A
The body is forced to store more glycogen, as not been receiving glycogen store loads more as it doesn’t know if no carbs ever again.
4
Q
What are the benefits of glycogen loading?
A
Increased glycogen stroes
delays fatigue
5
Q
what are the disvanatges of method 1?
A
Depleted glycogen stores means not good recovery
irritable
icberased risk of injury
Mental badness
