What Is Carb Loading?

Carbohydrates are the primary fuel source burned for energy during physical activity. Your body stores some of the carbohydrates that you eat in your liver and muscle as glycogen which provides energy later on during the physical activity. The intake of carbohydrate differs for every sport, the intensity of the sport and the position of the athlete. Athletes use this technique to keep their energy levels from plummeting during a main competition. More...