The carb that Anthony Joshua swears by when it comes to performance

Anthony Joshua, the IBF world heavyweight champion is an absolute beast. He trains three times a day, 365 days a year. He is truly the ultimate physical specimen. He’s 6 feet 6 inches tall, with an athletic build and is shredded beyond belief. Even though some might say that having a great physique doesn’t necessarily win fights, that’s not the case with Anthony.

It’s his incredible conditioning that has helped him achieve his amazing strength, power, and athleticism. It is these qualities that have enabled him to defeat all 17 of his opponents on the path to the heavyweight world champion title.

In this article, we will go into the details of his training that have made him one of the most feared fighters in the heavyweight division. His brutal strength and conditioning regimen would not be possible without his strict diet plan. Proper food intake is essential for any training program and Joshua’s diet is designed so that he’s able to be at peak physical condition and have optimal recovery both inside the gym and in the ring.

The Olympic gold medalist consumes around 4,500 calories a day through foods rich in nutrients and complex carbohydrates needed to fuel his extreme workouts sessions. He regularly eats noodles, rice and green veggies rich in fibers, but one of the key carb sources he says are crucial to his diet is the humble yam. He said that pounded yam, a staple food in Nigeria is his key training food when he’s preparing for a fight.

He claims it keeps him strong and it’s like a denser form of mashed potatoes. When eaten in huge quantities it can give an immense performance boost. If you haven’t eaten yams before, they’re very similar to sweet potatoes. They’re native to Africa and Asia, but you can surely find them on the shelves of your local supermarket.

The reason why they’re such a powerful source of energy for fighters, or anyone who trains hard and wants to get shredded is that they are filled with complex carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates are digested slowly in the digestive tract, and this enables your body to have a steady and constant supply of energy throughout the day. This will also keep your blood sugar levels stable. On the other hand, simple carbs will simply cause a brief energy spike lasting 15-20 minutes which is then followed by a crash, where you feel tired and lethargic.

Yams also have a high content of fiber, which slows digestion, keeps you satiated for a longer period and lastly keeps your digestive system healthy and clean which in turn enables your body to more efficiently absorb the nutrients from the food being digested. They are filled with low GI (glycemic index) carbs, which is what most complex carbs are.

They are rich in various micronutrients such as Vitamin C and B6. Vitamin C helps with tissue repair and possesses antioxidant properties which protect the cells against the detrimental effects of free radicals after working out which can include muscle tissue breakdown, cell damage, and accelerated aging. Vitamin B6 helps in the metabolism of proteins and synthesis of red blood cells, while another Vitamin B called Thiamin helps turn carbs into energy.

All of the properties listed above make yams a super-food which is great if you happen to be training for the heavyweight world champion title but it’s also good if you’re just looking to become more athletic and get lean.


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