How do you fuel for your workouts? Fueling the right way before your workouts can help you feel your best and aid in your recovery process ~ yep, recovery before we even finish the workout!
Check out these quick tips to nail your pre-workout nutrition: If You Eat 2-3 (or more) Hours Before Workout: This amount of time allows for a complete meal with macro and micronutrients to supply your muscles with energy. This meal should have carbs, proteins and fats. Check out the plate method if you need help balancing out your portions. Example: Oats w/ berries (carbs), nut butter (fat) & greek yogurt (protein) // Whole grain bread (carbs) with turkey (protein) and leafy green salad w/ dressing (fat) If You Eat: 1 Hour Before Keep it light so you don't feel too full during your workout. Examples: Banana + Greek Yogurt // Protein Bar + Berries If you Eat: 30 Minutes Before This is probably you if you workout first thing in the morning. The goal here is something instead of nothing. Keep it light and minimal fat - we need something to provide us with "quick energy." Examples: Banana + Whey protein source (this is going to digest faster than whole food protein) // Greek yogurt + berries // Protein bar // Rice cake + Protein shake // BCAA's Supplement
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