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Training Load and Carbohydrate Periodization Practices of Elite Male Australian Football Players: Evidence of Fueling for the Work Required
Training Amount and Carbohydrate Timing in Top Male Australian Football Players: Matching Fuel to Workload
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Abstract
Players covered an average of 13 km on game days, significantly more than on training days.
- Total distance run on game day was significantly greater than on all training days.
- Daily carbohydrate intake varied across training days, with higher intake observed on the day before games.
- Carbohydrate consumption during games was significantly higher than during training sessions.
- Seventy-five percent of carbohydrates consumed during games came from fluids, rather than gels.
- Data suggest that Australian Football players may underreport carbohydrate intake.
- Even accounting for possible underreporting, players may be underconsuming carbohydrates relative to their training and competition needs.
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