Do Athletes Need High Carbohydrates To Perform?

This video addresses the idea that athletes must count carbohydrates as their primary energy source due to the belief that anaerobic activity requires glucose; however, fat can be a great source of fuel for aerobic activities. It is true that the human body stores large amounts of carbohydrates in the form of glycogen, but it also contains 9 times the amount of fat than carbohydrate stores. In fact, athletes who are exercising aerobically can burn both fat and carbohydrates simultaneously! 

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[diegomoore]

I haven’t seen any UFC fighters who don’t eat carbs🤔

[timothyfreeman]

What about carnivore with fruits for muay thai/combat sports?