Category: Diet exercise

According to the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), glycogen is your muscles' main source of energy during moderate to high-intensity exercise. Eating a carbohydrate-rich snack, like bread, before a workout can help replenish these glycogen stores, but the type of bread and timing are crucial to maximize performance and avoid digestive issues.

According to sports dietitians, simple sugars from candy can be a strategic fuel source for athletes, challenging the common belief that all sweets are bad for fitness. This guide explores the strategic role of sugar and explains exactly when and how you can eat candy if you workout.

Endurance athletes typically store enough glycogen to fuel 90–120 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise. So, **why is glucose given to an athlete** during a race or intense training session? The answer lies in the body's need for a rapid, easily digestible energy source to maintain performance and prevent the dreaded 'wall' of fatigue.