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Page 1: What to consume before and after a workout?

What to Consume Before and After a Workout?

Fueling your body with the right nutrients before and after a workout is necessary as it help burn more calories, keep you energized, and maintain blood glucose concentration at normal levels. However, many people don’t pay much attention to this practice. This article will brief you about what food to eat before and after a workout.

Foods to eat before a workout

When you are exercising on an empty stomach, your body will not get the fuel to undergo an intense training session. Eat foods that are rich in carbohydrates prior to a workout, but make sure that they are easy to digest. Have a bowl of oatmeal before the workout. Add some fruits to it for better results. Oats are a rich source of carbohydrates that keep you energetic for performing tough exercises.

Have sprouts or legumes two hours before a workout. You can also drink fruit smoothies; they are easy to prepare and give your body significant energy. Have a cup of black coffee before you hit the gym. It prevents muscle soreness before workout.

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Foods to eat post workout

When you exercise, your body utilizes the glycogen, a stored form of energy as a fuel supply for intense workouts. To restore the lost glycogen, one should consume foods that contain protein and carbohydrates. Such foods help build and repair your muscles speeding up the body’s metabolism. If you don’t eat post workout, you will feel weak and tired or even experience fatigue and lightheadedness. The sooner you eat something; the better results you receive!

Instead of gulping energy drinks, it is better to consume a glass of orange juice after the workout. Orange is a rich source of Vitamin D and potassium. It restores the fluid level in the body post workout. A recent research study has proved that drinking chocolate milk after a workout will recover your energy level and revitalize the tired muscles. Have a bowl of cereal with milk; it is a rich source of carbohydrates, protein, fibre, and calcium. This post workout meal will help recover your muscle strength and energy.

We hope this article by Fitness World gives you a clear insight of what to eat before and after a workout. Stay fit and healthy forever!