Carbohydrate loading, commonly known as "carb loading" or "carbo-loading," is a nutrition strategy that’s often used by endurance athletes to improve their performance by increasing the amount of fuel ...

Carb loading involves adjusting your diet and exercise levels for 1 to 3 days to boost the amount of carbs stored in your body. It may improve exercise performance, but it’s not necessary for all ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. The Cardio Load ...