A macronutrient found in foods such as grains, fruit, potatoes, pulses, dairy and sugar.
Why Carbohydrate matters
Carbohydrate supplies energy and can support demanding training, while fibre-rich sources also provide nutrients and fullness.
A practical example
Eating oats and fruit before a long training session can provide readily available energy.
Common mistake
Labelling all carbohydrate as fattening without considering total intake, portion and food quality.
Keep the context in mind.
Training and nutrition terms describe general principles. The right exercise, intensity or food target still depends on your experience, health, goals and schedule.
Personalised coaching
Apply the principle to your own training.
A definition is useful, but your programme still needs to match your experience, schedule, recovery and goals.
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