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Thursday, June 7, 2018

What You Should And Should Not Eat Before And After A Workout

One of the most common misconceptions people have with working out is that it’s focused on the activities that you’ll be doing when you hit the gym. However, what most people don’t realize is that preparing for a workout starts with what they put in their bodies before and after one. In an article in Self.com, registered dietitian Jessica Jones sheds some light on food items that will help a person prepare for a grueling exercise and how to recover from it.

What to eat before working out

According to Jones, a person should always eat before heading to the gym as this allows them to make the most of their workout. People who skip meals before working out can end up feeling dizzy, lightheaded, and even lethargic. They are also more prone to injure themselves during exercise. It’s also important to keep yourself hydrated before, during, and after working out.
  1. Carbohydrates, if taken before working out, can provide the body with much-needed fuel to exercise at peak efficiency. When a person eats carbohydrates, these are converted into glycogen in the muscle, which gives it the capacity to work. Some recommended food items to fuel up include oatmeal, Greek yogurt, a piece of fruit, or a piece of toast.
  2. Proteins are essential for people who plan to do weight training in their routine. Strength-training exercises create microtears in the muscle fibers, which the body repairs to become stronger and bigger than before. For that to happen, however, the body needs protein to support muscle growth. If you’re aiming to build those guns – nuts, turkey slices, a hardboiled egg, and soy milk are the food items that you need.
  3. Staying hydrated, of course, is a must even before you start going to the gym. This reduces the risk of dehydration while you’re working out, and reduces the onset of muscle cramps, spasms, and reduced energy. However, drinking too much water is a bad thing as well – the magic number, according to Jones, is a cup of water for every 15 to 30 minutes of intense physical activity, especially if it causes you to sweat a lot. (MORE)
Source: Natural News

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