Nutrition
Intra-Workout Carbohydrate
Intra-workout carbohydrate fuels long or intense sessions—often 30–60 g per hour—to spare glycogen and maintain power output.
Intra-workout carbohydrate is fuel consumed during sessions longer than about 60–90 minutes or very high intensity blocks—drinks, gels, or chews that spare glycogen and stabilize power. Targets often land near 30–60 g per hour depending on size and sport.
Gut training improves tolerance.
Common questions
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Do you need carbs during a 45-minute lift?
Usually pre- and post-session meals suffice. Endurance over 60–90 minutes or back-to-back hard blocks benefit from intra carbs.
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