#133 Dean, Lizzy and George - 3 Carb Loading Strategies for Peak Week

Join us in this episode for an intro to the 3 main strategies of carb loading undertaken in a peak week for a bodybuilding competition. What are they, what are the pros and cons, how would you go about choosing which one to use, and how much carbs? Something worth sharing:Study paper on sleeping upside down found here: https://bmcsportsscimedrehabil.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13102-021-00296-y  Would you rather:Never be able to manipulate carbs in a peak week for your competitors, or always have to do an undulating carb load? Fan of the show?If you find value in the Flex Success Podcast, we’d love it if you could show your support by leaving a review on iTunes. This will help expose the show to a bigger audience so we can help more people be less shit. To find out more about Flex Success, head to:https://www.flexsuccess.com.au https://www.instagram.com/flex_success/  To find out more about Dean, Lizzy & Geroge, head to:https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_dean/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_lizzy/ https://www.instagram.com/flexcoach_george/  Disclaimers: Flex Success, and the associated coaches, are not doctors or medical professionals. Always consult a physician before starting any exercise program. Use of this information is strictly at your own risk. Flex Success will not assume any liability for direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this video including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death.  Episode Timestamps: 1:34 - What is ‘peak week’12:42 - What are the 3 main carb loading strategies14:15 - How would you go about choosing which one to use21:06 - What are the pros and cons of each27:10 - How to know how much carbs to eat in a peak week32:15 - Something worth sharing38:25 - Would you rather