Carbohydrates is a factor in sports performance, which is why increased attention is paid to carbohydrate saturation. For sports performance it is important to accumulate energy substances before and during the competition. Sports performance is accompanied by increasing the activity of mitochondria number, which affects the results after training, like muscle recovery time. However, there are effects that can change the results. For example, gender, ethnicity, age, training level, and individual traits. Moreover, if individuals want to learn more, it is recommended that they reach out to a specialist. They are than able to help tailor what and when your carbohydrate intake should be.
The NOVA article helps me explore my thesis because it provides information on how carbohydrates influence muscle recovery. The article helps me explore my thesis because it provided me with important information I would not of thought of, like carbohydrates directly affecting training and recovery time. As I kept reading, I figured I would be able to use this source in planner because it was relevant and related to my thesis well. Overall, the article helped me explore my thesis because I was more focused on recovery factors like ice baths and massage guns not carbohydrate intake.
This information is very interesting and displays the complexity of recovery and the factors that go into it. Would you say carbohydrate intake is a more important factor for recovery than things you mentioned such as ice baths and massage guns, or are they similar in importance? Also, how important are factors you mentioned such as gender, ethnicity, etc., in the results someone sees in their training?
Jake, this is so exciting for me to read since I used to be your old gym partner. I love that you have found a topic you are researching and want to explore more of how carbohydrates affect sports performance in other ways than just boosting energy, but for recovery as well. I also love how you can relate to the thesis and how it brought you new insight that you may be able to use in the gym yourself. Can’t wait to hear what else you explore through this assignment.