Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are a main supplier of energy for the organism. They are a primary fuel for the musculature in intensive training and sports competitions. Our brain and nervous system also need sufficient carbohydrates to maintain concentration and reaction capabilities.
Carbohydrates are contained primarily in plant-based foodstuffs such as fruit, vegetables, rice, grains and processed grains such as bread, noodles, muesli, etc.
Carbohydrates are subdivided into:
- Monosaccharides such as fructose, dextrose (glucose)
- Disaccharides such as table sugar (sucrose), milk sugar (lactose), malt sugar (maltose)
These sugar types are quickly ingested by the body and can be used immediately as an energy source. - Oligosaccharides such as dextrin (compiled of glucose chains)
- Polysaccharides such as plant and animal starches
These sugar types are frequently found in products additionally containing fibres, vitamins and minerals – this is why they are also designated as complex carbohydrates. Their digestion and absorption in the body takes longer for this reason. So they supply energy more slowly, but longer lasting.
Carbohydrates in Endurance Sports
In sporting activities, carbohydrates are used by the body primarily for generating energy for optimum physical and mental performance capability. Carbohydrates are stored in the muscle and in the liver as glycogen. To load up this storage in the best way, a carbohydrate-orientated nutrition with a proportion of approximately 50-60% carbohydrates of the total calorie quantity consumed is recommended.
Also during workout carbohydrate-rich products support the performance capability and postpone fatigue. The Champ ENERGY bars and Multi Isotonic Drink are easily digestible and they supply quick, long-lasting energy thanks to their right carbohydrate mix.
The phase directly following training should be used to refill the energy reserves and to restore muscle tissue destroyed as a result of the physical strain. The best-suited options for this are products with a combination of carbohydrates and protein, such as Champ MUSCLE Weight Gainer.
Carbohydrates for Building Up Muscle Mass
Muscle build-up can only be successful through a supply of calories that is heavily increased and provided on a regular basis. Carbohydrates provide an effective option for the necessary surplus of calories.
Carbohydrates supply the energy required to train powerfully and intensively for long periods of time – the fundamental prerequisite for the build-up of muscles.
After workout, the body needs to be provided with the necessary nutrients so that the muscle tissue destroyed during training can be repaired, allowing muscle growth to be attained. A combination of carbohydrates and proteins, for example in Champ MUSCLE Weight Gainer, provides an effective supply of nutrients for the musculature.
Additionally, the muscle reservoir that is heavily depleted in training must be refilled with carbohydrates to serve the athlete as an available energy deposit in the next training exercise, because without energy no performance increase can be attained in training.
