What are the advantages of carbohydrate loading for endurance and non-endurance athletes? How is carbohydrate loading accomplished?
Carbohydrate loading is used to promote an increase in glycogen stores for additional fuel usage during competitive events lasting longer than 1 hour. Carbohydrate loading is accomplished in a two-stage process. During the first stage athletes must consume enough carbohydrates to replenish and maintain stores while training (6-8 g/kg body weight/day). 1 ½ -2 days prior to competition, athletes should taper work intensity and increase carbohydrate intake by ~60% to 10-12 g/kg body weight per day.
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