carbo-loading
Athlete's pasta strategy
Carbo-loading is eating large quantities of carbohydrate-rich foods before an endurance event, typically in the days leading up to a marathon or long race.
The idea is to maximize glycogen stores in muscles for sustained energy.
Also called carb-loading: I spent the night before the race carbo-loading on pasta.
Stored glucose polymer
- marathonLong-distance footrace
- long-distanceAcross great distances
- triathlonThree-event endurance contest
- cyclingRiding on two wheels
ultramarathon · reserves · stamina · half-marathon · ironman · cross-country · swimming · rowing
Shaped wheat dough
- riceStaple cereal grain
- breadLeavened flour product
- potatoesEdible underground tubers
- oatsCereal grain for porridge
noodles · bagels · pancakes · cereal · bananas · couscous · quinoa · udon
Stored glucose polymer
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
- caloriesMeasures of food energy
- macrosAutomated command sequences
- starchesComplex edible sugars
fiber · insulin · digestibility · absorption · metabolism
Progressive decrease in width
- timingArt of choosing moments
- peakUtmost height attained
- schedulePlan of timed events
- periodizationDivision into distinct periods
glycogen
Stored glucose polymer
- marathonLong-distance footrace
- long-distanceAcross great distances
- triathlonThree-event endurance contest
cycling · ultramarathon · reserves · stamina · half-marathon · ironman · cross-country · swimming · rowing · aerobic
pasta
Shaped wheat dough
oats · noodles · bagels · pancakes · cereal · bananas · couscous · quinoa · udon · risotto
glycogen
Stored glucose polymer
starches · fiber · insulin · digestibility · absorption · metabolism
tapering
Progressive decrease in width
- Sports Nutritionprotein, carbs, electrolytes, hydration, protein shake
- pregamewarmup, warm-up, stretching routine, stretching, pep talk
carbo-loadinglow-carb diet
Starch-restricted eating approach
ketogenic diet · keto · Atkins diet · carnivore diet · high-protein diet
carbo-loadingfasting
Deliberate food avoidance
caloric restriction · intermittent fasting · dieting · undereating
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