Effect of low- and high-carbohydrate diets on swimming economy: a crossover study

Abstract Background Swimming economy refers to the rate of energy expenditure relative to swimming speed of movement, is inversely related to the energetic cost of swimming, and is as a key factor influencing endurance swimming performance. The objective of this study was to determine if high-carboh...

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Main Authors: Merry A. Bestard, Jeffrey A. Rothschild, George H. Crocker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-12-01
Series:Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
Subjects:
Fat
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12970-020-00392-3