Best pre-workout foods

Best pre-workout food

Confused about what to eat before hitting the gym or other physical exercise?

We live in an age where people take working out at the gym very seriously but in numerous cases, they head to their gym on an empty stomach either because they have succumbed to the notion that one shouldn't eat before a workout or simply because they don't know what to eat. But this doesn't mean that you chow down heartily before your workout either. The key is to follow a middle path i.e. eating right at the right time.

Exercising with a full stomach is not ideal therefore eating at the right time is important. Even an empty stomach can distract a person during workout. The major source of fuel for the body is carbohydrate therefore it is ideal to have something rich in carbohydrates. Therefore, one must have easily digestible carbohydrates that can help prevent the hunger during exercise and give you energy."

Some of foods that are considered ideal to eat before a workout:

Bananas
They contain sugar and starch that give energy to the body. They are very rich in carbohydrates. Celebrity trainer Sameer Purohit says, "One medium-sized banana eaten about 45 minutes to an hour before your workout is generally enough to keep you going throughout your workout routine. It's like adding fuel to the body. But each person should understand his body and cater to his/her own body needs."

Butter sandwich
whole wheat normal bread butter sandwich  "If you're working out in the morning then have a brown bread butter sandwich, since you have been fasting for the last eight to nine hours."

Yoghurt
Curds or dahi contain calcium and proteins and a bit of natural sugar present in small quantities. Because it is easy on the stomach and the digestive system, it's a great option to consume it before an intense workout. Adding some whole grain cereal, fruits or honey to yoghurt will give you a quick energy boost.

 

 

 

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