The idea behind carbohydrate loading is to build a larger fuel tank for glycogen.
From the timesunion.com
Fancy sports nutrition nowadays, but it's still basically carbohydrate loading.
From the guardian.co.uk
She would not recommend carbohydrate loading for a race of this distance.
From the smh.com.au
We can do what's called modified carbohydrate loading to where you're tapering down your exercise.
From the abcnews.go.com
My dad told me about something called carbohydrate loading that he used when he played college basketball.
From the timesunion.com
In addition, carbohydrate loading increases the synthesis of brain serotonin, improving mood and decreasing anxiety.
From the blogs.psychcentral.com
It's not the most nutritionally balanced meal, but if you're planning a long run after work, this is ideal carbohydrate loading.
From the post-gazette.com
A few pointed to carbohydrate loading, performed by marathon runners before a race, as evidence that the body copes well with eating and exertion after only a short interval.