Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance 9th Edition by Scott Powers, Edward Howley

Exercise 2

To what factors should women attend to enhance glycogen loading?

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Most of the studies on glycogen loading are done on men and there is no consistent data available with women. However, according to the studies of Sedlock, the following factors determine the efficacy of carbohydrate loading in women:

• Total energy intake: During activity, an increase in caloric intake with a high percentage of carbohydrates in the diet

• Carbohydrate intake should be more than 8 g/kg body weight

• Effect of menstrual cycle – women at luteal phase can store more glycogen