It is widely accepted that the use of carbohydrate (CHO) supplements during prolonged endurance exercise is a highly beneficial method of maximising performance. Carbohydrates in the form of glucose and glycogen are the main substrates that fuel our skeletal muscles while partaking in exercise, so it is vital that stores don’t run dry. If thisContinue reading “Carbohydrate Supplementation During Endurance Exercise”
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Carbohydrate mouth rinsing – can you benefit from your carbohydrate drink if you don’t actually swallow it?
What is carbohydrate mouth rinsing? It has been long understood that carbohydrate supplementation during endurance exercise is very useful in maximizing performance, particularly in events lasting over 90 minutes. Most carbohydrate supplements are used in the form of energy drinks, bars or chews. They optimise aerobic capacity by replenishing muscle glycogen stores, allowing glycolysis toContinue reading “Carbohydrate mouth rinsing – can you benefit from your carbohydrate drink if you don’t actually swallow it?”
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