If you are into sports training or an athlete of any kind, your glycogen storage is vital to your overall performance. Carbohydrates, our main fuel source, are stored in your muscles and liver as glycogen. Your cells rapidly dissemble glycogen to glucose to extract ATP, the immediate energy source for cells. ATP can power someone through 100 meter dash and weightlifting. When it comes to running two miles or even running a whole marathon the oxygen energy system will be in use. This system can produce a tremendous amount of ATP and will also extract energy from fat as well as glucose. So if your are trying to lose fat the oxygen energy system will benefit you. When exercising for more than three hours you should consider drinking a sports drink to compensate for glycogen depletion. Once exhaustion and dehydration sets in your performance will plummet, so drink your fluids while exercising.
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