Quote (dirTyMan @ Jul 23 2015 09:53am)
You can disagree, but science isn't wrong. Chances are your body hasn't even absorbed the carbs by the time you workout so you're just experiencing a placebo.
I train fasted and experience no difference in energy levels. The only time you're going to notice a real difference is basically when you carb load , but not just 1 apple before a workout.
Carb absorption begins the second you start eating. Have you ever heard of 'mouth washing' as a method to increase energy for marathon runners? There is an initial spike of energy that your body provides because it is anticipating incoming carbohydrates. I honestly dont read much in this subject so most of my information is just from personal trial and error. Here's an article that backs up what I'm saying though.
http://www.madsci.org/posts/archives/2005-04/1114114022.Gb.r.htmlQuote
But let's say we're talking the amount in a small candy bar, about 100g. 100g of maltose will be digested within 5 minutes, 100g of sucrose within 7 minutes, and 100g of lactose within 10 minutes. You probably need to add in transit time through the stomach, as well, but this isn't much for sugars eaten alone--about two minutes. Add in other nutrients and this
increases.
As for the training while fasted, I guess it depends on the person. I dont find I have a lack of performance when I train while fasted, but I do find that I lack energy. If you can understand what I'm trying to say...