Does carbohydrate intake during exercise improve CrossFit performance? Original paper

In this randomized crossover study in CrossFit athletes, ingesting carbohydrates during exercise did not enhance performance, compared with a placebo.

This Study Summary was published on April 19, 2024.

Quick Summary

In this randomized crossover study in CrossFit athletes, ingesting carbohydrates during exercise did not enhance performance, compared with a placebo.

What was studied?

Whether consuming carbohydrates during exercise improves performance in CrossFit athletes.

The outcomes assessed were workout performance (measured as the number of repetitions completed), heart rate, power output during the Wingate test, countermovement jump height, handgrip strength, bench press velocity, blood glucose, and lactate.

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Who was studied?

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How was it studied?

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What were the results?

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This Study Summary was published on April 19, 2024.