What should I eat before an early morning workout?

What should I eat before an early morning workout?

Before your morning workout, fuel your body with whole, minimally processed carbohydrate and protein foods such as:

• oatmeal.
• whole grain toast.
• fruit.
• beef jerky.
• eggs.
• milk.

What should you eat post and pre-workout?

Don’t Skip the Carbs

• A peanut butter and banana or PBJ sandwich.
• Greek yogurt with berries.
• Oatmeal with low-fat milk and fruit.
• Apple and peanut or almond butter.
• Handful of nuts and raisins (two parts raisins: one part nuts)

How many carbs should I eat pre and post workout?

It is customarily recommended that exercisers consume about 1 gram of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight 1 hour before working out, and 2 g of carbohydrate per kg of body weight if 2 hours before exercise, and so on (Dunford & Doyle 2008).

What are the best post workout foods?

Good post-workout food choices include:

• Yogurt and fruit.
• Peanut butter sandwich.
• Low-fat chocolate milk and pretzels.
• Post-workout recovery smoothie.
• Turkey on whole-grain bread with vegetables.

When to eat protein before or after a workout?

Protein is there to help build and repair. Get a combination of the protein and carbs in your body 1 to 4 hours pre-workout and within approximately 60 minutes post-workout. Never try anything new on race or game day — it’s always best to experiment during training to learn what works best for your body.

Which is more important pre workout or post workout?

Pre-workout nutrition is very underrated. Plenty of lifters see the importance of the post-workout meal, getting in the fast-digesting protein and carbs, when in fact the pre-workout meal is just as important—and for many of us, completely nonexistent.

Why do you need a pre workout meal?

The idea of pre-workout nutrition is to give your body what it needs to perform at maximum intensity, and prepare your muscles for growth. A pre-workout meal should increase glycogen levels in the body and help prevent catabolism. Protein is made up of individual amino acids.

What kind of supplement should I take for morning workout?

Alternatively, you can concoct your own pre-workout blend with bulk ingredients, here is a list of some popular, worthwhile supplements to consider: Protein supplements (preferably whey) may come in handy if you don’t have time to eat a solid-food meal in the morning and/or after training.