Athletes are warned about the undesirable consumption of carbohydrates in large amounts before the load. This caution is based on the results of the study ..
Carbohydrate nutrition during a 1-hour load provides athletes with longer loading times and / or more powerful jerks at the end of the load.
Liquid and solid carbohydrate food is equally effective for increasing blood glucose levels and exercise performance ...
Since fructose has a low glycemic index (it causes a weaker response of blood glucose and insulin), athletes can mistakenly consider it to be the best source of energy ...
Restoring glycogen stores in muscles and the liver after strenuous training sessions is of great importance for minimizing fatigue ...
It is assumed that to achieve maximum performance athletes should be guided by a zonal diet, which, possibly, contributes to optimal sports performance due to ...
Proteins account for up to 45% of body weight. The uniqueness of amino acids lies in the fact that they can combine with other amino acids, forming complex structures ...
The amount of protein used by the body is affected by various factors. The protein requirement is based on the need for essential amino acids. The requirements for the nine essential amino acids established by WHO are based on ...
Lifting weights increases the protein requirements. Studies show that protein needs during exercise are more than 0.8 kg per day ...
Manufacturers of protein supplements are intensively offering them to many athletes who still consider protein to be the most important nutrient ...