CORRECTION: The title of this post should really be Nutrient Timing. Traditional carbo loading, with and without depletion, doesn't work for many people. I was hoping to get some feedback on the newer method developed at the University of Western Australia, the second link below. Thanks!
I've mentioned it before a few times. I seem to have the best workouts and PRs after carbo loading. I don't usually carbo load intentionally. I typically don't eat as much during the weekdays, as I do on the weekends when dining out with family. My best workouts are on Mondays or Tuesdays.
I understand that typically carbo loading is done only for longer periods of exercise, though I seem to benefit even in shorter workouts. (Perhaps, my body isn't as efficient as a well-trained athlete and benefits from the additional boost.)
I've been thinking about carbo loading intentionally. However, the traditional method involves days of depletion and carbo loading. This isn't going to work, if I want a few good workouts a week. I looked and came across these articles.
Nutrition and recovery of muscle energy stores after exercise
Rapid carbohydrate loading after a short bout of near maximal-intensity exercise
Carbo Loading by Coach Nelson
They seem to suggest that ending a workout with a 3 minute sprint will prime the muscles to store glycogen. I'm assuming that one needs to vigorously exercise the muscle groups involved, such that running won't help muscles involved in swimming, etc.
I think that I'm going to give it a try over the next few weeks. Any thoughts?
I've mentioned it before a few times. I seem to have the best workouts and PRs after carbo loading. I don't usually carbo load intentionally. I typically don't eat as much during the weekdays, as I do on the weekends when dining out with family. My best workouts are on Mondays or Tuesdays.
I understand that typically carbo loading is done only for longer periods of exercise, though I seem to benefit even in shorter workouts. (Perhaps, my body isn't as efficient as a well-trained athlete and benefits from the additional boost.)
I've been thinking about carbo loading intentionally. However, the traditional method involves days of depletion and carbo loading. This isn't going to work, if I want a few good workouts a week. I looked and came across these articles.
Nutrition and recovery of muscle energy stores after exercise
Rapid carbohydrate loading after a short bout of near maximal-intensity exercise
Carbo Loading by Coach Nelson
They seem to suggest that ending a workout with a 3 minute sprint will prime the muscles to store glycogen. I'm assuming that one needs to vigorously exercise the muscle groups involved, such that running won't help muscles involved in swimming, etc.
I think that I'm going to give it a try over the next few weeks. Any thoughts?