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Energy

Written by Sanko Lewis

This series of articles concentrates on Taekwondo, but is applicable to any martial art...

The main source used for this article is The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition by Anita Bean (2003). This article can be considered as a collage of direct summaries of selected sections from Bean’s book. The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition is published by A & C Black Publishers Ltd (37 Soho Square, London W1D 3QZ) and can be ordered from their website: http://www.acblack.com. Health Power...

Carbohydrates

Written by Sanko Lewis

This series of articles concentrates on Taekwondo, but is applicable to any martial art...

Now that you know why carbohydrates are important, this section will be more specific as to do’s and don’ts. It will answer questions on how much carbohydrates to consume, what carbohydrates are preferable, when to eat and some thoughts on carbo-loading. How Much? To help improve your endurance, delay exhaustion and help you exercise longer and harder you should ensure your pre-exercise glycogen...