American Fitness, January 1st, 1990
The Diet Connection
Sufficient fuel must be available for exercise, particularly carbohydrates and fats. Proteins are essential for rebuilding cells. Carbohydrates are stored in the muscle as glycogen, where it is readily used for muscular work. The amount of glycogen stored in muscle can be increased 100% through carbohydrate loading, a practice that should not be followed more than once or twice a year.
Weight Control
There are two common misconceptions concerning exercise and weight control. One is exercise will increase appetite - no evidence exists to support this contention. Second,...
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