Glycogen Loading and its Effect on Athletic Performance Mirdha Priyanka1, Nalgirkar Vivek2,* 1Assistant Lecturer, Dept. of Physiology, Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, India 2Professor and Head, Dept. of Physiology, Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, India *Corresponding Author: Dr. Vivek Nalgirkar, Prof. and Head, Dept. of Physiology, Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, e-mail: viveknalgirkar@gmail.com
Online published on 21 November, 2019. Abstract Various studies and modalities have been screened and adopted in improving athletic performance in recent times. One of the most widely studied parameter was the addition of dietary carbohydrate to increase endurance capability. The present study was conducted to ascertain the effects of glycogen loading on performance among healthy male athletes in Navi Mumbai region. The study reported that there was a significant relationship between increased performance and glycogen loading regime in the selected study population. Top Keywords Athletes, glycogen loading, Performance. Top |