Photo by Dan Gold on Unsplash MOVE Best foods to consume pre and post workout by Joelle Soto October 3, 2020 People are always asking some common questions when starting a new fitness lifestyle. “What should I eat before and after a workout that will be the most effective” “What foods will give me energy to begin a workout but not lag me or bloat me” “What foods will help with muscle recovery and muscle growth for after a workout” With these common questions there are so many different answers that you may find on Google, or through friends and networking with people in the gym. As a personal trainer, I find that the best foods to consume pre workout and post workout have been highly effective for myself and majority of my clients as well. But it’s not just about the foods you consume.. It’s when and how you consume them. The ideal time to eat is about 30 minutes to 3 hours before your workout. You don’t want to be digesting your meal while you are going into your workout. Experiment with what works best for your body, but keep in mind it should in that time frame. If you are working out FIRST THING in the morning, I recommend to work out fasted, as this will allow your body to burn more calories and more fat — (which can be spoken on in a separate article of the benefits of fasted workouts in the morning). As with your pre-workout snack, I suggest having a snack with carbs. Carbs give your body energy and when we eat them, they are also breaking down into glucose which will give your body fuel to exercise at its best caliber. Some suggestions are granola bars, fruit, oatmeal, banana with peanut butter and toast, rice cakes with peanut butter and banana. You want to make sure that your pre-workout meal has protein as well. Aside from consuming carbs, having a source of protein before you work out, especially if you are hitting weights, is essential. Examples of this would be nuts, greek yogurt, turkey, eggs. Now after a workout you want to make sure you are replacing the calories that you used. You want to replenish the glycogen that has been consumed during your workout. It is essential to eat protein after a workout in order to create a quick muscle recovery. Not consuming food after a workout will cause your body to feel fatigued and create an individual to have lower blood sugar. Skipping this meal will slow down your progress and slow down your own goals from being achieved. Some post-workout snack ideas could be toast with peanut butter, eggs with toast, a protein shake or protein smoothie, avocado with potatoes and eggs or avocado toast. Please feel free to check out my instagram @joelllllle or my website www.fitbyjoelle.com to learn more about meal plans. I can create personalized meal plans for you specifically designed for your fitness goals and your body type! Post Views: 557 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Joelle Soto Latest posts by Joelle Soto (see all) Best foods to consume pre and post workout - October 3, 2020 Top reasons why 8-10 hours of sleep leads to a healthy lifestyle - October 3, 2020 Benefits of Partner Workouts - September 18, 2020 Fitness Fact: Macro Calorie Counting - September 15, 2020 Related TopicsdietFitnessfoodshealthhealthful foodsin the zonemovemuscle recoverynutritionproteinwellnessWorkoutworkout foods Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 Passion For Sports Led Kelly Burke To Career As Broadcaster by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on November 16, 2020 XFL Co-Owner Dany Garcia Talks Business, Serving Others at espnW Women + Sports Summit by Candace Cordelia | posted on October 23, 2020 Women in Sports: Ariel Epstein, On-Air Host at SportsGrid (VIDEO) by Anthony Paradiso | posted on March 12, 2021 Women in Sports: Podcast Host, New York Riptide Sideline Reporter, Dani Wexelman by Luke Porco | posted on March 3, 2020 More in MOVE Whoop Rewards Employees With $100 Each Month To Sleep Whoop is a fitness company that has software and wearables that track physical activity... MadFit Dance Workout Videos — Fitness Fun for All MadFit videos are hosted by Maddie Lymburner, an uber-popular fitness influencer from Ontario. Gyms Became More Innovative Since Pandemic A New Way Of Working Out at the Gyms: Covid-19 has taken the world... The Future Is Fitness For Apple Fitness+ was launched in December 2020 when the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted gyms and fitness... Sexy Clean Kitchen Founder Lisa Gangemi Talks Diet Personalization and Nutrition for Athletes At-home HIIT Workout: The Ladder Method