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Question on post workout glycogen replacement.
We all know that various formulas exist for determining caloric requirements based upon BMRs, LBM indexes and activity levels.
What I am interested in is a formula for determining glycogen depletion post workout. I would think that if you have x lbs of LBM, then a certain percentage of that weight would be made up by your glycogen stores, water, and actual muscle tissue. There would obviously be different variables involved depending upon whether or not ASS and other drugs are used, and the levels/duration of exertion, but I would think that some general norms could be determined.
Obviously you could determine within a short time what amounts work for you through trial and error, but for those of us who like to do math, it would be a nice tool.
Any thoughts on this?
We all know that various formulas exist for determining caloric requirements based upon BMRs, LBM indexes and activity levels.
What I am interested in is a formula for determining glycogen depletion post workout. I would think that if you have x lbs of LBM, then a certain percentage of that weight would be made up by your glycogen stores, water, and actual muscle tissue. There would obviously be different variables involved depending upon whether or not ASS and other drugs are used, and the levels/duration of exertion, but I would think that some general norms could be determined.
Obviously you could determine within a short time what amounts work for you through trial and error, but for those of us who like to do math, it would be a nice tool.
Any thoughts on this?
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