For the sake of getting the maximum benefit in exercising, you need to pay attention to your nutritional intake. Eating the right foods and drinks can maximize performance when exercising, reduce the risk of muscle disorders, and make the body recover faster after exercising. To maximize performance when exercising, you need to choose foods that contain carbohydrates, protein and fat, and consume them at the right time, both before and after exercise. Nutritious food acts as a fuel while helping prevent damage to muscles. The Role of Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats when Exercising Your body needs different types of nutrients because each nutrient has a different role in helping you exercise. What role do these various nutrients have for the body? Carbohydrate Carbohydrates contain glucose which is used by muscles as fuel when exercising. In addition, carbohydrates also produce glycogen which can be used as energy reserves. The need for glycogen depends on the type and durati...