Should You Eat Carbs During Your Workout? (Intra-Workout Nutrition Explained) episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 5 MIN

Should You Eat Carbs During Your Workout? (Intra-Workout Nutrition Explained)

from CBG Radio · host Justin Romaire

Intra-Workout Carbs: Should You Eat During Training? | Performance Nutrition for AthletesShould you eat carbs during your workout? In this video, I break down intra-workout nutrition—how eating carbs mid-training can improve performance, maintain energy, and help you finish strong during high-intensity workouts.📌 Work With CBG Nutrition:https://cbgonlinenutritioncoaching.com/application-yt📱 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbgnutritionWhat You'll Learn:✅ What intra-workout carbs are and how they work✅ When you should eat during training (and when you shouldn't)✅ How carbs replenish glycogen mid-workout✅ Best intra-workout carb sources for functional fitness✅ Why this matters for 4-5 WOD/week athletesWho This Is For:Athletes training 4-5x per week (WODs, HYROX, functional fitness)Anyone experiencing energy crashes mid-workoutHigh-intensity athletes looking to improve performancePeople training for longer than 45-60 minutesAthletes who want to maintain strength throughout sessionsThe Science:During intense training lasting 45+ minutes, your glycogen stores begin depleting. Intra-workout carbs provide quick energy to:Maintain performance qualityDelay fatigue and energy crashesSupport sustained power outputImprove recovery between setsKeep focus and mental sharpnessBest Intra-Workout Carb Sources:Fast-digesting carbohydrates (dextrose, maltodextrin)Sports drinks with carbs and electrolytesGels or chews designed for enduranceSimple carb sources that digest quicklyAt CBG (Consistency Breeds Growth), we help athletes build muscle, lose body fat, and improve performance—all without obsessive macro tracking. Real food strategies that work with your training, not against it.💬 Questions or video topic requests? Drop them in the comments!📺 SUBSCRIBE for weekly videos on nutrition science, performance fueling, and how to optimize training nutrition for functional fitness athletes.

Intra-Workout Carbs: Should You Eat During Training? | Performance Nutrition for Athletes Should you eat carbs during your workout? In this video, I break down intra-workout nutrition—how eating carbs mid-training can improve performance, maintain energy, and help you finish strong during high-intensity workouts. 📌 Work With CBG Nutrition: https://cbgonlinenutritioncoaching.com/application-yt 📱 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbgnutrition What You'll Learn: ✅ What intra-workou...

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