sports supplements

Question 1

what is carbohydrate loading

Answer 1

eating lots of carbs before an event

Question 2

what is the point of carbohydrate loading

Answer 2

shortage causes an inability to maintain intensity and shift towards lipid

Question 3

what is the first method of carbo loading

Answer 3

6 days before even decrease glycogen intakee
increase amount of endurance activity
following 3 days involve a low carb diet
increase in training levels
a few days before increase carb diet
rest for several days

Question 4

positivities of carbohydrate loading

Answer 4

increase glycogen stores in muscle and liver
delays fatigue
increase endurance capacity

Question 5

negatives of carbohydrate loading

Answer 5

water retention which can lead to bloating
heavy legs
weight increase
irritability