Carb-loading for grappling: "The athlete totally or sharply limits the intake of carbohydrates to about 100 grams (400 calories) during the first two or three days. During this time, the wrestler should subsist on fats and proteins that are low in salt content and that have a high residue. This step reduces the glycogen stores in the body. For the second step, starting either on the third of fourth day, the wrestler reverses the food intake by eating increased quantities of carbohydrates and lowering the fat and protein content. The carbohydrate loading during the two days previous to competition results in nearly a threefold increase in the overall amount of glycogen that can be stored in the body. The diet is beneficial in that it provides a considerable amount of the proper energy source needed for wrestling, and it prevents the possibility of storing excess fats, which causes a weight-reduction problem." Should only be done two or three times during the entire season The wrestler will fatigue easily during the period of carbohydate reduction - Teaching and Coaching Wrestling, A Scientific Approach 2nd Edition. Camaione, D.N., Tillman, K.G.
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