Carbohydrate intake guidelines for prolonged exercise
The current trend in the endurance sports world is to take in as many carbohydrates as possible with the aim of avoiding the man with the hammer and thus maximising performance. Often, high amounts of carbohydrates are ingested blindly, sometimes up to 120 grams per hour, without considering whether this is effectively performance-enhancing or not. But what is the desired amount and composition in such prolonged efforts? And for whom is it ultimately appropriate? In the blog below, exercise scientist Dr Eline Lievens from the University of Ghent shares the 3 main guidelines.
Sports nutrition for endurance athletes: The importance of carbohydrates
As an endurance athlete, you know better than anyone how important it is to fuel your body properly. To perform at a high level, it is essential to have enough energy and provide your body with the right fuel. One of the most important fuel source for endurance athletes is carbohydrates. In the blog below, we will elaborate on the importance of carbohydrates for endurance athletes.
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