Not exact matches
For endurance events where a tempo or high intensity race simulation training run is in order then use
carbohydrate sources that work for YOU
during the activity like you would in
competition.
Energy drinks may include simple
carbohydrates, but in a much higher concentration than sports drinks and are thus more likely to cause stomach upset
during competition.
During competition: This is the time where
carbohydrates can be used without restriction to take full advantage of them.
During periods of high volume and / or intensity of training including
competition concentrated forms of
carbohydrates are brought back into the diet and fueling «strategically» in conjunction with VESPA use to retain the benefits of high rates of beta - oxidation and ketosis while benefiting from the fast metabolizing glucose from the
carbohydrates.
Reduced fat - burning, inflammation and low oral pH have a common cause: excess
carbohydrate consumption, especially junk food, including sports nutrition products used other than
during competition and training.
Ultra-Endurance Sports: Since Ultra-Endurance Sports require huge caloric demands but are sub-maximal in nature even
during competition the competitive edge of OFM is less in «Strategic
Carbohydrates» and more toward «Fat - Adaptation» and achieving / maintaining the athlete's «fatmax»
during large training loads and / or
competitions.
Consensus statements from leading governing bodies generally recommend that
carbohydrate quantities should range from 3 to 12 g kg 1 body weight.9 - 10 However, recent work suggests that LCHF diets that raise blood ketone levels can increase fat oxidation rates and markers of health and exercise performance.11 - 12 In addition to increased fat oxidation, other potential benefits of LCHF eating plans for endurance athletes include improved training and racing energy, lowered incidence of delayed onset of muscle soreness, reductions in exogenous caloric requirements
during training and
competition, and the reduced incidence of serious gastrointestinal complaints.13 Although nontraditional, an LCHF eating plan approach has been recommended for athletes in a variety of sports for nearly 40 years, 14 and this report is representative of other cases.
It is our speculation by maintaining high insulin sensitivity, when
carbohydrates are brought back
during competition the slight insulin response actually speeds delivery of glucose to cells and conversion of glucose to ATP without seriously impacting high level fat metabolism.
Additionally, because IF helps build and maintain robust stomach and gut health the potential for stomach and gut issues is dramatically reduced when
carbohydrates are used
during competition and / or training.