Lecture 6 (carbohydrates)

Question 1

“Train low” ─ Low carbohydrate availability strategies

Answer 1

• Low carb diet
• Train twice/day (without carbohydrate intake in between)
• Train fasted
• Train with low exogenous carbs
• Carb restriction during recovery
• Sleep with low carbohydrate availability

Question 2

Train low – pro’s and con’s

Answer 2

Pro
* Increased fat oxidation; potential to spare glycogen during exercise

Cons
* Decreased carbohydrate oxidation; and thus decreased training intensity
* Risk of decreased immune function