Pre-Workout Foods

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Why you should always Eat your Pre Workout Food?

So lets talk why you should always eats you pre workout meals/ foods. Many people carry out what is called fasted cardio,they wanna burn more calories,wanna look more sexier and slim, unless you are doing cardio in early morning 5am - 6am, you need to fuel your body after each and every workout.

If you dream't of a physique like Arnold or Brandon Harding then you will need to provide that energy to drive it to there and that energy comes from pre workout foods.

If you fail to provide yourself that energy then you are most likely going to not getting results for which you have so long or you are going to hurt yourself by those heavy weights.

1. Gives You Energy

Our bodies mainly look for carbohydrates and glycogen as their main fuel first. This is because carbohydrates and stored glycogen can be converted into ATP(energy) faster than protein and fats .

Therefore eating those foods that are rich in carbohydrates and filling up that glycogen store will provide a huge rush of energy.

2. Prevents Muscle Breakdown

When we exercise our body uses up that glycogen store and after their depletion they start looking for more energy source which then becomes - our muscles. By breaking down hard-earned muscles, body can utilize that amino acid profile to build that energy. And this is bad which puts your body into catabolic state which can prevent muscle growth and recovery.

3. Increased Muscle Strength

By eating the right combination of food you will not only provide a good rush of glycogen but also have a quality protein which will help to promote muscle-protein synthesis and therefore putting your body in anabolic state where you will recover faster and faster muscle growth.

When and What to Eat in Pre Workout

In every meal you will eat you will have to look for these ratios of three macronutrients: carbohydrates,protein and fats.

Timing:

You can eat your meal before 1 hr or 30 min before going to gym.

Eat simple carbohydrates along with some protein.

Pre-Workout Foods


1. Bananas

Bananas are a great source of simple carbohydrates and natural sugars along with potassium. Eating a banana as a pre workout is a great way to boost that glycogen level and also spike those blood sugar levels.

2. Apples slices with Peanut Butter 

 Enjoy these tasty slices of apple with peanut butter . But remember to eat them 1 hr before your workout.

3. Oatmeal

This pre workout contain complex carbohydrates and is also great source of fibre. By eating this your body will slowly digest it to keep you full for longer time. A great way to have a oatmeal is to mix 1 scoop of whey protein along with slices of banana with peanut butter.

4. Shakes 

These smoothies are rich in nutrients and high in calories. Just add these fruits that are shown above, mix in a juicer and have a calorie dense smoothie.

5. Eggs

These should be consume 1 hr before a workout as these are lean source of protein and calories. You can either have whole eggs or have a scrambled egg with some roti to provide extra carbohydrates .

6. Chicken

Actually this is a classic pre workout meal which every gym goer takes and even bodybuilders. By providing a lean source of protein it will help your muscle to be in anabolic state.

Can be taken 1 hr before going to gym.

7. Wholegrain Bread , Brown Rice

Whole grain bread and brown rice are a great source of complex carbohydrates that should be consumed 1 hr before .

Combining these with lean protein source will provide a slow releasing energy to fuel your body during your workout.

8. Sweet Potato , Yogurt 

Good protein along with complex carbohydrates will surely fill you up till your workout but remember to take it 1 hr before it otherwise you will not enjoy doing your workout.

9. Protein Shakes

If you don't have time to eat and you are in a hurry then you can drink protein shakes which will provide you good energy along with required macronutrients . This can be drink 30 min before workout .

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