Pre-Marathon Carb Loading Spring marathons are upon us. Here are a few tips to consider with regard to upping your carbohydrate intake, a process referred to as Carb Loading. Your body can only store enough glycogen for about 90 minutes of activity; this is the carbohydrate that is used for energy. Without consuming extra during [...]
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Nutrition for fitness: what;when;why
Read MoreTry to eat a low glycaemic index snack about 1½ – 2 hours before exercising – a cereal based breakfast will serve this purpose if exercising in the morning, but also try to apply this if you exercise in the afternoon/evening. Try to combine carbohydrate and protein (e.g. breakfasts such as porridge or Special K [...]
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