Carbohydrates are nutrients that must be taken with care. Eating carbohydrates regardless of when they are eaten can slow down the achievement of physical goals. During training, fast-acting carbohydrates should be favoured in order to increase blood sugar levels, which will be converted into glucose molecules to be stored in the muscles in the form of glycogen.
Carbohydrate powders and gels are easy and convenient supplements to consume as they can be used to help boost energy during training and are available at any time of day.