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

Exercise 10

What are the primary considerations for a precompetition meal?

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To enhance performance, athletes generally supercompensate glycogen reserves prior to a performance. This is achieved through intake of high-carbohydrate diet few days prior to the competitions along with a reduction in intensity and duration of workouts. The increased glycogen reserves are believed to increase performance during endurance sports and delay fatigue, due to prolonged supply of glucose.