Nutrition
Carb Backloading
Carb backloading shifts the day's starches toward post-training and evening meals while keeping earlier meals protein- and vegetable-forward—useful for some strength athletes who train late and want glycogen refill without midday sedation. It is not magic for fat loss; total calories and sleep still rule.
Carb backloading shifts the day's starches toward post-training and evening meals while keeping earlier meals protein- and vegetable-forward—useful for some strength athletes who train late and want glycogen refill without midday sedation. It is not magic for fat loss; total calories and sleep still rule.
Morning trainers may invert the pattern.
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