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Health & Fitness Master Series
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Lesson Overview

2.53 – Muscle Glycogen and Mental Focus: Muscle glycogen affects not only physical strength but also mental clarity. When glycogen is low, concentration during workouts can drop quickly. This can lead to sloppy reps and poor decision-making under load. Carbohydrates help replenish glycogen and support focus during training. Low-carb phases can work for some goals but often reduce training quality. When focus drops, injury risk increases even if motivation is high. Glycogen also affects mood, which can change how training feels emotionally. Proper fueling helps you stay sharp from warm-up to final set. This lesson explains why “brain fog” during workouts is often a fuel issue. Matching carbs to training demands improves accuracy and confidence. Strong focus leads to stronger lifts over time. Mental sharpness is part of muscle performance, not separate from it.

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A complete guide to mastering your physical and mental health through sustainable fitness habits, smart nutrition, and realistic daily routines. You’ll explore strength, flexibility, endurance, and balance while learning how food fuels performance, recove

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