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carbo-load verb[ I ] uk /ˈkɑː.bəʊˌləʊd/ us /ˈkɑːr.boʊˌloʊd/(alsocarb-load, uk /ˈkɑːbˌləʊd/ us /ˈkɑːr.bˌloʊd/) to eat a lot of carbohydrates(= foods that provide the body with energy) so that the body stores as much energy as possible, especially before taking part in a long race or a competitive game : Although unable to train, I've been carbo-loading for a fortnight. I agree that it's not necessary to carb-load as much in sports like fencing. You need to store up as much glycogen as you can before the race by carbo-loading. I often carb load before hitting the gym. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Exercising & training active recovery aerial yoga aerobic aerobic exercise aerobicize gym rat health spa heavy bag HIIT hyperextension jogger pump ironidiom rope climbing rowing machine run on the spotphrase Russian twist shoulder press slimmer step aerobics weightlifting
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