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.
If you lift hard, you’ve probably heard two completely opposite claims about carbs before you train:
“You have to slam a bunch of carbs before lifting or you’ll leave gains on the table.”
“Carbs before training will just make you fat; save them for post‑workout.”
Truth is, both are oversimplified. Let’s walk through how to use pre‑workout carbs in a way that drives strength and training volume without turning your diet into a blood sugar roller coaster.
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Introduction One of the most common questions I receive is about this exact topic. Here's how I think about it — and why most people get the answer wrong. The Question After I reach a dose that's considered high, can I stay there for multiple cycles and keep making gains? Or will I inevitably need to increase it? Breaking It Down You can keep making gains. There's actually kind of a ceiling even. There's only so much you can take before it starts killing your appetite and making you feel terrible. It's still training that creates the stimulus and still...