The big complex carb to avoid is wheat-pastaand bread are out.

What is a complex carb and should that be eaten after training or during?

Gels have high GI ratings due to their easily absorbed simple and complex carbs.

Thanks to protein from milk, a high concentration of complex carbs (the good kind!

High fiber content is one reason why most complex carbs are absorbed more slowly than sugars and processed carbs.

For a long multi-pitch, I'm fairly insistent clients eat protein in the morning along with complex carbs, like apples.

Instead of eliminating all carbohydrates, you should aim to reduce these simple carbs and include more complex carbs from fruits and vegetables.

Now he focuses on working out five days a week, doing high-intensity interval training, and eating a balanced diet of veggies, proteins and complex carbs.

Climbing requires complex carbs to provide quick energy in those dynamic moments (anaerobic effort) as well as sustained, efficient-burning fuel for endurance efforts (aerobic effort).

For any climbing day, start off with a meal that includes 40 percent complex carbs, 35 percent protein, and 25 percent fat.