What to Eat Before Training

Not always sure what to eat before training??

You don't have to make it complicated. There are 3 main macro nutrients that your body need to be able to sustain and build on muscle and fitness. Protein, Carbohydrates and Fat. Fueling yourself before a workout actually comes down to the previous day's consumption of your protein, carbohydrates and fat. The moment you are done with your workout your body immediately starts to rebuild, restore and replenish what was broken down during your workout. In other words...every single meal you eat has an impact on the next day's training session.

When it comes down to the meal you are going to eat right before training it will always be a good idea to consume carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are the fuel your body needs to do the physical activity. What type and the amount of carbohydrates you consume depends on the training session. If you are going to take a long run then slow (low GI) carbohydrates might be the better choice because it will release slowly and sustain you in the long run(mind the pun:-). If you are going to do a shorter type of session like a high intensity weight training session in a gym.. medium to high GI carbohydrates might be the better option. There are also supplements like creatine and L-Glutimine that can consumed before training to help with muscle contraction and muscle fatigue.

Good sources of carbohydrates that can help with your training session are:

Oats

Fruit

Pasta

Whole grains

Potatoes