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Markers of endurance training adaptation are enhanced to a greater extent when individuals undertake training sessions with low muscle glycogen content.
Training with low glycogen may enhance endurance adaptations.
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Several markers of endurance training adaptation are enhanced to a greater extent when individuals undertake selected training sessions with low compared with normal muscle glycogen content.
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Source
Carbohydrate Availability and Training Adaptation
John A. Hawley et al. · Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews · 2010
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