Lots of people ask what they should eat before a workout.

Your goals have a lot to do with your decisions so without getting to specific here are some snacks that pack a punch to keep you energized throughout your workout:

  • A small bowl of cereal with a banana
  • 3/4 cup of yogurt with 1/2 cup berries
  • 1 bagel with non-hydrogenate peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup trail mix
  • An English muffin with nut butter and honey
  • A smoothie made with milk or juice, fresh or frozen fruit, and wheat germ or flaxmeal
  • 3-4 fig cookies or a low fat granola bar

My personal choice is a shake made with fresh fruit and whey protein…very versatile and covers all the angles of supportive nutrition pre/post workout for energy and muscle sparing.

Remember the golden rule of eating familiar foods before a race or competition. This would not be the time to try something new! Trial and error during training will help you find the fuel that will work best for you

Dont forget that post workout is just as/ if not more important than pre workout nutiriton so be sure to refuel post workout.

be fit, be intense

geoff

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