Why do athletes often eat lots of carbohydrates the day before competing?

Answer 1

Carbs is what you burn when your either doing cardio or heavy lifting. Carbs is energy that gives the body a lift when feeling drained. That's why players of any sport drink G2 to hydrate your body. Carbs do help as long as you drink G2. Water will cramp your muscles though after your done, then consume as much water as possible.

Answer 2

Carbohydrates are made of sugar which gives people energy, so if you eat carbohydrates you'll have energy. Just make sure they're whole grains and complex carbs, so that you can have healthy, long lasting energy.

Answer 3

Carbohydrates are able to provide more energy (ATP) than other nutrients.


The liver and muscles can store a form of sugar called glycogen. Glycogen is like energy on demand during exercise. By eating lots of carbohydrates before running long distance, athletes make sure that their glycogen stores are as full as possible. This way the very important energy that glycogen provides the athlete will hopefully not run out too early in the event.

Answer 4

The liver and muscles can store a form of sugar called glycogen. Glycogen is like energy on demand during exercise. By eating lots of carbohydrates before running long distance, athletes make sure that their glycogen stores are as full as possible. This way the very important energy that glycogen provides the athlete will hopefully not run out too early in the event.

Answer 5

They do this because Carbs help build muscle ans strength.

Answer 6

Carbohydrates are able to provide more energy (ATP) than other nutrients.

Answer 7

Carbohydrates (correct glucides) - transformed in glucose in the body - are absolutely necessary for the muscles (they act as a "fuel").

Answer 8

so they can play like leeds rhinos

Answer 9

Because it hydrates you

Answer 10

energy