The Truth About Carbs

Carbs are one of the most misunderstood topics in the fitness industry right now. One side says cut them completely, the other says eat as many as possible… so what’s actually right? In this episode, we break down what carbohydrates actually do, the real pros and cons, and how to use them based on your goal, body composition and training. We cover carb timing, performance, fat loss, sleep, digestion and why most people are overcomplicating things without even having the basics dialled in.If you’ve ever been confused about carbs? This epsode clears it up![0:00] Intro + why carbs are so controversial right now[1:01] Are carbs actually bad? Real negatives explained[2:41] Benefits of carbs for training, energy & performance[4:16] Carb timing around workouts (what actually matters)[7:12] Using carbs for sleep, recovery & better resultsGet Coached By Joshhttps://9nx6osmv1lz.typeform.com/AFNcoachingGet Coached By Liamhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Oc_aAJKWJqzLs8Rsyljf72AfC59j2LunUUzujDwOI0k/viewform?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnhq_2xeasjNH-hx1dcZEqdkcO-8ax7qWB29QZiFBeb0EETASuWfE6YER1E3I_aem_iZ6fxRhIM-Q_KjKFyuBcXA&edit_requested=trueMake sure you're following us on YouTube and Instagram!For The Extra Rep Podcast:Instagram: Click HereYouTube: Click HereTo find out more about your co-host, Josh and Action Fitness & Nutrition:Action Fitness & Nutrition  - Instagram: Click HereAction Fitness & Nutrition - YouTube: Click HereTo find out more about your other co-host, Liam and The Murphy Method:Coach Liam Murphy - Instagram: Click Here