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carbohydrate loading

/ˌkɑːrboʊˈhaɪdreɪt ˈloʊdɪŋ/

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/ˌkɑːrboʊˈhaɪdreɪt ˈloʊdɪŋ/C1formalsport
  • ruДиетическая стратегия, часто используемая спортсменами на выносливость, включающая потребление большого количества продуктов, богатых углеводами, за несколько дней до соревнования для максимального увеличения запасов гликогена в мышцах и печени с целью улучшения результатов.

A dietary strategy, often used by endurance athletes, involving the consumption of large amounts of carbohydrate-rich foods in the days before a competition to maximize glycogen stores in muscles and liver for improved performance.

  1. Pre-competition diet strategyB2formal

    A nutritional practice where athletes consume a high amount of carbohydrates in the days before an endurance event to maximize glycogen stores in muscles.

    ruУглеводная загрузка

    • Marathon runners often practice carbohydrate loading before a big race.
    • The coach recommended carbohydrate loading for the triathlon team.
    • Carbohydrate loading can help improve performance in long-distance events.