Tag: Sports endurance

According to sports nutrition experts, carbohydrate requirements increase at high altitudes and skiing can deplete muscle glycogen stores, which are the body's primary energy source. For athletes and enthusiasts, this raises the question: should you carb load before skiing to maximize performance and endurance? This article explains when this strategy is beneficial and how to fuel correctly for any type of ski day.

According to sports dietitians, many athletes fail to meet their full nutritional needs, even with a seemingly healthy diet. A fundamental competition goal of sport nutrition is to extract maximum performance from your body by strategically managing fuel, hydration, and recovery around an event.