A complete blood count (CBC) gives important information about the kinds and numbers of cells in the blood, especially red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. A CBC helps your doctor check any symptoms, such as weakness, fatigue, or bruising, you may have. This test measures the amount of space (volume) red blood cells take up in the blood. 2  The value is given as a percentage of red blood cells in a volume of blood. 3  For example, a hematocrit of 38 means that 38% of the blood's volume is made of red blood cells.
At a typical cycling or running ârace paceâ, carbohydrate utilization is in the range of 2-3g/minute. Thus it is crucial to have a good glycogen stores as well as to have the proper carbohydrate intake during exercises lasting more than 2 hours.
The strength training portion of your fitness plan can last anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour. Studies show that after about 60 minutes your glycogen (stored carbs or fuel for effective exercise) is spent and you risk overtraining; it is actually counterproductive to train much past that.Back to the top.f your time is very limited you may want to do a circuit-style routine, which is usually done by alternating 3-5 sets of a strength training circuit and 3-5 minutes of cardio until you have completed a total body workout; you may repeat the circuit for your desired duration.