Most athletes spend considerable time thinking about what they eat before and after training. Pre-workout meals, post-workout shakes, macro timing — these are well-established concepts. But what about what you consume during your workout? Intra-workout nutrition is one of the most overlooked and underutilized tools for improving performance, and the science behind it is compelling.
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Carb cycling is one of the most effective nutritional strategies for bodybuilders and physique athletes. By strategically varying your carbohydrate intake from day to day, you can simultaneously fuel performance, support muscle growth, and promote fat loss. Here’s how it works and how to build your own plan.
The male body is most anabolic around 8–12% body fat. On gear, that range probably extends to 6–12%. Above that range, your rate of aromatization to estrogen starts climbing and your insulin sensitivity starts to drop. Below it, hormone production decreases (which is why you can go lower when on gear). That's really the range you want to stay in. Start the offseason near the bottom and try not to exceed 12% by the end.