Carbohydrate loading
Carbohydrate Loading
Carbohydrate loading, also known as carbo-loading or carb-loading, is a strategy used by endurance athletes to maximize the storage of glycogen in the muscles and liver.
Pronunciation
Carbohydrate loading: /ˌkɑːrboʊˈhaɪdreɪt ˈloʊdɪŋ/
Etymology
The term "carbohydrate loading" is derived from the process it describes. "Carbohydrate" refers to the type of nutrient being consumed in larger quantities, and "loading" refers to the act of increasing the amount of these nutrients in the body.
Process
Carbohydrate loading typically begins a week before a high-endurance event. During the first few days of the process, the athlete depletes their glycogen stores with high-intensity exercise and a low-carbohydrate diet. This is followed by a few days of rest and a high-carbohydrate diet to replenish glycogen stores.
Related Terms
- Glycogen: A form of glucose stored in the liver and muscles, used as a secondary source of energy.
- Endurance Training: Training designed to improve stamina and endurance.
- Dietary Carbohydrate: Carbohydrates consumed in the diet, often categorized as simple or complex.
- Glycogen Supercompensation: The process of replenishing glycogen stores in the body after they have been depleted.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Carbohydrate loading
- Wikipedia's article - Carbohydrate loading
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