Training intensity | Carbohydrate target* |
Low intensity (light training day) | 3 to 5 g/kg body weight per day |
Moderate volume/intensity: Approximately 1 hour of higher intensity training | 5 to 7 g/kg body weight per day |
High volume/intensity: 2 to 3 hours of moderate to high intensity exercise | 6 to 10 g/kg body weight per day |
Very high volume/intensity: More than 4 to 5 hours of moderate to high intensity exercise | 8 to 12 g/kg body weight per day |