The Ergogenic Effects of Acute Carbohydrate Feeding on Resistance Exercise Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Methodology

Meta-analysis

Population

Studies of acute carbohydrate feeding before/during resistance exercise

Intervention

Carbohydrate ingestion before/during resistance exercise vs placebo

Findings

Acute carbohydrate feeding had a small but significant ergogenic effect on resistance-exercise performance, more apparent with higher training volumes and longer sessions, and not necessary for short, low-volume sessions.

Outcome measures

Resistance exercise performance (volume, reps, load)

Limitations

Heterogeneity; varying CHO doses/timing; varying exercise protocols; mostly trained individuals.

Original source

DOI: 10.1007/s40279-022-01716-w · PMID: 35809162