OBJECTIVE: Evaluate the influence of glycemic index (GI) on the glycemic response before and during the physical exercise after to different experimental sessions pre-exercise. METHODS: Twelve adult males performed three experimental sessions pre-exercise: of high glycemic index (HGI); of low glycemic index (LGI); In condition of fast, although this one take two different ways of hydration while the exercise: water and carbohydrate drink. RESULTS: During the repose period, the type of meal, even the HGI and also the LGI, interfered on glycemic's behavior, both tendency to the "Rebound Effect". During the exercise, it was not observed differences in glycemic answers between the four tested actions, although the intervention with CHO drink maintained constant blood along all 60 min of exercise. CONCLUSION: The GI is determinant in the glycemic response over an hour before exercise, but does not interfere in the glycemic response during the activity.
Dietary carbohydrates; Physical exercise; Fluid therapy; Blood glucose
