Problem
A. What are the daily protein recommendations for strength and endurance athletes? Describe a strategy athletes can use to maximize daily protein synthesis.
B. How does intensity and duration impact the type and amount of CHO consumed during an activity?
C. Describe the benefits of adding sodium to a sports drink.
D. What factors affect the rate of glycogen synthesis following depleting exercise, and what steps can we take to maximize glycogen restoration?
E. List 3 effects of consuming CHO prior to exercise. Do these effects negatively impact performance? Explain why or why not.
F. Briefly explain why the VO2 of a keto-adapted endurance athlete would be higher at the same sub-maximal intensity than that of a non-keto adapted endurance athlete.