Carbs are the magic you are after. With a lot of information out there people tend to opt for low carb diets in an effort to get leaner and or stay leaner. Lowering carb intake has it place but a lot of people take the route of depleting their carbohydrate stores too low which has adverse effects in relation to body composition and performance. Training intensely requires carbohydrates to be able to perform optimally. It delivers fast acting fuel, aids in contraction and with the release of hormones like insulin can be anti catabolic. Products like Evogen-Glycoject deliver quality carbohydrates to the muscles before training to fill the muscle with the bodies preferred fuel source Glycogen (the pumps with this product are pretty awesome too). If we can contract our muscles better and for longer periods of time we are performing better AND burning more calories. Without carbohydrates we are more likely to break down and utilise proteins (muscle) for fuel during intense exercise. The major down falls of this is a decrease in lean body mass of which will lower the metabolic rate (the rate of which your body utilises food), decreases strength and will eventually lead to a softer look. Keep in mind if you want to get lean or stay lean TOTAL calorie intake is the thing that matters. As an athlete (advanced or otherwise) performance should be a top priority. Utilise carbohydrates to your advantage. Carb intake per individual will vary so in conjunction with products like Evogen- Glycoject monitor TOTAL carb intake through out the day. Carbs are our friend when we use them intelligently. Train hard, eat and sleep well.
Posted on: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 19:22:35 +0000
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