Can deplete as fast as 3 to 6 hrs with no food
Hitting the wall
One major symptom of low glycogen is fatigue. Second, your body works overtime to try to convert available carbohydrates and proteins into glycogen. Low glycogen will also stimulate other body functions that generate hunger.
20 minutes
your liver, especially when low on muscle glycogen
our resources will deplete
Activities that can deplete glycogen stores include high-intensity interval training (HIIT), prolonged endurance exercises like cycling or swimming, and resistance training with heavy weights. Additionally, sports that require bursts of speed and agility, such as soccer or basketball, can also significantly reduce glycogen levels. Even activities like hiking or long-distance walking at a steady pace can contribute to glycogen depletion when sustained over time.
Intense activity can deplete glycogen stores within 60-90 minutes, depending on the individual's fitness level, intensity of the activity, and glycogen stores before exercising. Replenishing glycogen stores through carbohydrate consumption after intense exercise is crucial for optimal recovery and performance.
fast-twitch fibers
Glycogen belongs to the carbohydrate group of food chemicals. It is a complex carbohydrate that serves as a storage form of glucose in animals, including humans. Glycogen is typically stored in the liver and muscles for energy.
Yes, Because plants store food as starch and animals store fats/lipids as glycogen and protein is stored as glycogen too(in animals)
Example: 'We wouldn't want to deplete our food source more than we already have.' The spanish tried to deplete the amount of resources the Indians had
Fat and glycogen