2442: Why Are Carbohydrates Important for CrossFit? by Monica Cvoro of Ideal Nutrition on High-Intensity Training

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🗓️ 31 January 2024

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2442: Monica Cvoro's article "Why Are Carbohydrates Important for CrossFit?" provides an in-depth analysis of the crucial role carbohydrates play in fueling high-intensity workouts like CrossFit. Highlighting how carbohydrates serve as the primary energy source for such training, Cvoro explains the science behind energy systems and offers practical dietary recommendations for CrossFit enthusiasts. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/carbs-for-crossfit/ Quotes to ponder: "Having a source of simple (high GI) carbohydrates that are easier to digest pre-training, will mean that you have sufficient fuel on board to train optimally while minimising gut symptoms at higher intensities." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This is Optimal Health Daily, episode 2442.
0:04.0	Why are carbohydrates important for CrossFit by Monica Savoro of Idealutrition.com.
0:10.0	And I'm your host and narrator, Dr. Neil Mali.
0:13.6	Hey there, happy middle of the week Wednesday and welcome back to Optimal Health Daily,
0:18.4	where I simply read to you from the best health and fitness blogs
0:21.3	for free. And on Fridays, I answer your questions. Remember, you can send in a question by going
0:27.6	to oldypodcast.com slash ask, or you can send an email with your question to health at
0:35.3	at oldepodcast.com. And if you do send in a question, we'll send you a copy of our
0:41.2	216 page hardcover workbook, even shipped to your house totally free if you're in the U.S.
0:48.2	Again, just email your question to health at oldepodcast.com. Now, today is Wednesday, and like I do every Wednesday, I like to share
0:57.9	an inspirational quote with you. So, with that, here we go. Quote, always make new mistakes. Esther Dyson.
1:08.0	Now, today's topic seems like it's really only for those that participate in CrossFit.
1:14.4	Even if you're not into CrossFit or high-intensity training, I promise you will still find
1:19.7	this episode fascinating. So with that, let's get right to today's post and start optimizing
1:25.5	your life.
1:37.8	Why are carbohydrates important for CrossFit by Monica Savoro of Idealutrition.com.aU.
1:47.4	CrossFit is a branded fitness program that involves, quote, constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity, end quote.
1:52.4	In a nutshell, the answer to why carbohydrates are so crucial for CrossFit comes down to human physiology and the energy systems predominantly involved in this type of training.
1:58.9	Carbohydrates.
2:00.6	Carbohydrates are made up of starches, sugars,
2:03.0	and cellulose. Once digested, they are broken down into sugar molecules in the form of glucose.
2:10.2	This can then be stored in the muscle and liver as glycogen, ready to be used as a quick energy source.
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