The Strategy of Refeeding in Contest Prep

This chapter explores the concept of refeeding as a strategic approach to managing fatigue and enhancing training performance during a contest prep process. It emphasizes the importance of replenishing glycogen levels with increased carbohydrate intake while maintaining stable levels of fats and proteins for muscle retention. The discussion highlights the individualized nature of determining refeed durations and the benefits of structured refeeds over cheat meals for high-level competitors.