Increasing Carbohydrate Intake for Improved Training Load Capacity

Athletes are now increasing their carbohydrate intake to up to 120 grams per hour, aiming to enhance their recovery rather than acute performance improvement. By increasing the capacity to tolerate higher carbohydrate intake, athletes may be able to train more frequently and increase their training load, potentially leading to faster progress over a training plan. While some athletes may not experience immediate performance gains with higher carbohydrate intake, outliers might benefit from this approach significantly.