Ep 3. Why Carbs Aren’t the Enemy for Athletes

Carbohydrates have gotten a bad reputation—but for athletes who train hard, they’re an important source of fuel. In Episode 3 of The Critical Reload Podcast, Mike Bewley explains what carbs actually do, how the body stores them as glycogen, why timing and food choice matter, and why cutting carbohydrates can work against an athlete’s performance goals. You’ll also learn a simple way to spot carbohydrate gaps in your athlete’s training day without counting calories or tracking macros.Fueling Champions for ParentsIf you want to go deeper, Critical Reload's Fueling Champions for Parents takes the ideas we talk about here and puts them into a complete system you can use at home. Learn more here:https://criticalreload.com/courses/critical-reload-fueling-champions-for-parents/Free School-to-Home ToolkitWant to take this episode beyond the listen? Use the Critical Reload School-to-Home Toolkit to help teach the concept at school and reinforce it at home.Access the Toolkit here:https://tinyurl.com/yuhdar7nTeach it at school. Reinforce it at home.