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Lockhart delves into the complexities of sports nutrition, explaining how diet varies depending on an athlete’s training load and weight class. He advocates for individualized plans based on metabolic demands, emphasizing proper timing, portion sizes, and macronutrient ratios. For post-workout refueling, he emphasizes the importance of rapidly replenishing glycogen stores with fast-absorbing carbohydrates, such as dextrose, fructose, and salt, sometimes enhanced with caffeine to boost glycogen restoration.