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It’s what powers cars and human beings. Without it, a car and human being come to a halt. What is the primary source of fuel needed during exercise? Carbohydrates. Carbohydrates come from a variety of food sources, such as grains, fruits, dairy, beans and some starchy vegetables. The simplest carbohydrate is glucose. Glucose, also called "blood sugar" and "dextrose," flows in the bloodstream so that it is available to every cell in a human’s body. Cells absorb glucose and convert it into energy to drive the cell. A set of chemical reactions allows glucose to create ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which powers most of the machinery in human cells.
Carbohydrates are responsible for the creation of Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and act as fuel, and because car fuel has different octane grades, so do carbohydrates. High-octane grade carbohydrates can be found in:
Aside from fuel, the human body needs sodium and potassium before, during and after exercise. Potassium and sodium work together to balance the fluids and electrolyte levels in the human body. Sodium, calcium, potassium, chlorine, phosphate, and magnesium are all electrolytes. Steady fluid levels help to regulate heartbeat and prevent muscles from cramping. During exercise, sodium and potassium (electrolytes) levels decrease due to a person sweating; therefore, they need to be replenished. Other than sodium and potassium, the human body needs protein after exercising. The human body uses protein to make muscle and repair muscles. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. The amino acids patch the damaged muscle; therefore, repairing and building it.