5/13/2019 0 Comments Pre & Post Workout Nutrition
Who & When? Who would benefit from a targeted approach and when? Adjusting meal portions, and/or adding snacks is important for anyone who is participating in a workout that is (a) more than 60 minutes, and (b) at a moderate to high intensity with continuous/consistent effort (i.e. endurance athlete, body-building) Pre 15-75 minutes prior to your workout Post Within of 15-30 minutes of completing your workout What does it taste like? What does a pre-workout meal or snack look/taste like?
Why It’s Important Pre The purpose of your pre-workout snack/meal is to ensure your muscles are maximally fueled so that you have consistent energy for the entirety of your workout. Post The purpose of your post-workout snack/meal is to kick-start the process of muscle building and repair. It also replenishes your muscles ‘fuel tank’ so you have the energy and stamina for the next day’s workout. What If I Still Care about Nutrition but I Don’t Fit the Above Description or have Special Considerations? If you’re not training as an endurance athlete or aren’t working towards large strength or muscle gains, then you likely don’t need a targeted workout nutrition strategy. Does this sound more like you?
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