to boost glycogen stores in the hours before an event, an endurance athlete should eat
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Step 1: Consume practical food sources high in carbohydrates, such as bananas, energy gels, and carbohydrate-rich drinks, in the hours before an event to boost glycogen stores. Show more…
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Hefty reimbursement. Endurance athletes sometimes follow the exercise-and-diet plan described here: 7 days before an event, do exhaustive exercises so as to all but deplete glycogen stores. For the next 2 to 3 days, consume few carbohydrates and do moderate- to lowintensity exercises. Finally, 3 to 4 days before the event, consume a diet rich in carbohydrates. Explain the benefits of this regime.
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