What to eat before a workout, when to do it, and if we need to do it are questions I get all the time. If you’ve been here for a while, you might know I’m a big fan of eating before workouts not just to help provide the body with usable energy and improve performance, but to also support the muscle protein synthesis that happens after a workout to make us stronger. Exactly what and when to eat depends on the type of workout, how much time you have, time of day, and most importantly, the individual. I’ll break it down a bit more.
Q: Are pre-workout snacks really necessary?
Q: Are pre-workout snacks really necessary?
Q: Are pre-workout snacks really necessary?
What to eat before a workout, when to do it, and if we need to do it are questions I get all the time. If you’ve been here for a while, you might know I’m a big fan of eating before workouts not just to help provide the body with usable energy and improve performance, but to also support the muscle protein synthesis that happens after a workout to make us stronger. Exactly what and when to eat depends on the type of workout, how much time you have, time of day, and most importantly, the individual. I’ll break it down a bit more.