... athlete typically expends around 2000 calories daily during a 3 hour intense workout session he or she is going to need a higher daily caloric intake in comparison to the average person. Carbohydrates are going to be their primary energy source. Although many strength training athletes are under the impression that protein intake is much more important than their carbohydrate intake, this theory ... can be argued. Carbohydrates are used in the body as a fuel for short, intense bursts of power and energy. With constant training, eating raw fruits and vegetables often, and consuming high ...

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... activity. Carbohydrate loading is a great way to benefit from a nutrient loading program, for an athlete who is a bodybuilder. If there is not enough carbohydrates in the body, then the body begins to break down protein in the system to make glucose, for energy for the body. This can effect muscle ... growth in an athlete, if carbohydrates aren't sustained in the body. Eating more carbohydrates can add energy to an athlete's workouts, and help energize muscles during harsh workouts. Increasing intake when loading on these nutrients, ... goal is to gain muscle mass, and body mass. My at...

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... , proteins, and H O. H O helps with the excretion process of the body. When wastes are excreted from the body, it allows room for more energy to come in be stored and used. Carbohydrates are a fuel for the body. We need sugars for the nutrients in our blood. There must also be aright balance of these ... carbohydrates, or the blood will have too much sugar. This can lead to many chronic diseases such as; diabetes, cancer (some types), some form of a cardiovascular disease, and osteoporosis. We take the carbon out of the carbohydrates and extract them in the form of CO , which in turn is ...

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... the amount of calories you need each day depends on your age, gender, physical condition, and activity level. Your body burns carbohydrates, protein and fat to produce energy and perform other necessary functions. This energy is measured in calories. Carbohydrates should be 45-60 percent of total calories, protein should be 10-35 percent of total calories, and fat should be 20 ... high.) Drink plenty of water, Eat the right balance of fat --no more than 30%, but remember that the body needs some fat to function properly. Eat plenty of complex carbohydrates and limited refined sugars. A ...

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... other hand can be bad, too much can stop the digestive track from absorbing nutrients and minerals the body needs. http://gaga.essortment.com/fiberhealth_rvef.htm 2. What are carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are sugars, carbohydrates are needed for the body to survive. A misconseption is that carbs are bad, they are only bad if over consumed or consumed with fattening foods. Carbs are essential for ... ...

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... any individual especially one that exercises. In the case of diabetes even more consideration must go into the selection of food before and after exercise. Doctors suggest large intakes of carbohydrates before exercise for diabetes carriers to meet the glucose needs of the muscles. The researched found that urinary proteins, particularly albumin, increase in urinary excretion after moderate exercise. Albumin, which ... ...

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... of blood that carries oxygen: Hameoglobin Increase in size of arterioles under skin: VasoDIlation Decrease in size of arterioles under the skin: VasoCONstriction Mineral which causes lethargy when deficient: Iron Carbohydrates are stored as these: Glycogen Gives information on how successfully a skill was performed: Knowledge of performance Upper most level of training: Anaerobic threshold Lowest level of exercise which benefits can ... ...

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... out of bed in the morning to sprinting after the bus, ATP is responsible for all of the muscle action that we take for granted. All fuel sources, which include carbohydrates, fats, and protein, must first be converted through a number of chemical reactions to ATP before it can be used for fuel. ATP is a simple chemical consisting of one molecule of ... ...

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... a muscle cells as phosphocreatine until it is used to produce chemical energy called Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP). ATP is the primary source of fuel for muscular exercise. It is used before carbohydrates (sugars) and before fats. When the ATP is used in the muscles through exercise, it turns into Adenosine Diphosphate (ADP). Creatine increases the availability of ATP by reacting with the ... ...

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... a lift unless you know how to and the muscles that are involved. Before lifting try not to eat sugars they only give you temporary energy. It is better to eat carbohydrates. Your energy will last longer. The best times to lift are around 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. The body has many cycles when your energy is low, don't force yourself to lift ... ...

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... the effectiveness of steroids is your diet. While on a steroid cycle you should eat atleast 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight every day and atleast 3 grams of complex carbohydrates per pound of body weight. If this can not be accomplished the chances of receiving side effects will increase and the steroids will be much more hazardous towards your liver ... ...

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... phosphate molecule. Creatine supplies the missing phosphate. "ATP and creatine phosphate are the body's immediate sources of energy," said Bob Girandola, a professor in exercise science. Other sources, like fats and carbohydrates, have to be metabolized first before they can be used as energy, he said. However, the body has a limited supply of ATP and creatine phosphate, and when the reserve is ... ...

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... is to take natural supplements. There have been no noted harmful side effects from natural supplements. Protein and amino acids are among the most nutritional supplements taken by athletes. Ingesting carbohydrates with protein prior to or following exercise may reduce catabolism, promote glycogen resynthesis or promote a more anabolic hormonal environment. Creatine is another product that is becoming very popular. Creatine increases ... ...

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... day. One may increase the diet to 20 grams per day, for 5 days, to gain initial muscle mass, but any amount above that will be wasted out through urine. Also, carbohydrates consumed with creatine will increase the muscles" uptake of creatine concentration. The amount may vary depending on the type of athlete one is. Power lifters use a 4-56 day loading phase ... ...

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... nutrient acts like a sponge to bind fat and prevent it from being absorbed in the intestines L -carnitine- Helps convert fats and amino acids into energy. Citrin or Citrimax- Helps prevent carbohydrates from turning into fat. Green tea- Increases the body's metabolism to achieve weight-loss effects. Bitter orange- May elevate metabolism and suppress the appetite to help people lose weight. Ephedra ... ...

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