I don't know about you, but I'm completely distracted by the Olympics this week. The
eventing competition is finishing up today with two rounds of
showjumping. These horses are amazing athletes, as are their riders. This morning I came across an article about how the terrain on this year's cross-country course was more likely to result in significant depletion of
glycogen stores than in previous years or competitions. Glycogen is a complex carbohydrates that serves as the main
energy source for muscles during anaerobic conditions (short, fast efforts usually; think sprinting).
You've heard of
carbohydrate loading? That's how muscle glycogen is increased.
Go here and check out this very
interesting and well written read that applies to all animals (even us humans!).
Enjoy! I'm off to weight
in situ bags.
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