Carbo Loading (Noun)
Meaning
A diet of foods high in starch that increases carbohydrate reserves in muscles; "carbo loading is used by endurance athletes just before competing".
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- Many marathon runners practice carbo loading the night before a big race to maximize their energy stores.
- The endurance athlete's diet consisted of a period of carbo loading before competition to ensure peak performance.
- Carbo loading is a common strategy used by triathletes to prepare for long events that require sustained energy levels.
- To prepare for the grueling cycling event, she focused on carbo loading with complex carbohydrates like whole grains and pasta.
- A period of carbo loading before a competition allows athletes to perform at a higher intensity for a longer duration.