Do carbs enhance resistance-exercise performance? 🏋️
Data from 21 studies.
An Updated Meta-analysis on The Ergogenic Effects of Acute Carbohydrate Feeding on Resistance Exercise Performance
Study Details
This new meta-analysis compiled data from 21 studies (351 participants) to establish the effects of acute carb feeding (pre- or during exercise) on resistance exercise performance 🔍
Here is what they found ⬇️
Key Findings
🍞 Carbohydrate intake leads to a small but significant benefit for total training volume
Effects were more prominent for…
⏱️ Sessions lasting > 45 mins
⏰ After fasting durations ≥ 8 hrs
Total sets, carb dose, and load used were not significant moderators of the effect on training volume ❌
Conclusion
Carb intake prior to or during sessions > 45 mins can improve total training volume 💪
If you’re in for short, sharp sessions, there’s no need 👍
Reference
https://sportrxiv.org/index.php/server/preprint/view/696/version/880
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