Why a diet high in carbohydrate?
Carbohydrate is stored as glycogen in the muscle and liver. During exercise, glycogen is broken down into glucose to supply the muscle with energy. Carbohydrate stored as glycogen in the muscle and liver is limited, and unlike fat, must be replenished on a daily basis. In contrast, fat stores in the body are virtually unlimited. Replenishment can be achieved by consuming a diet high in carbohydrate.
