{"id":3228,"date":"2022-11-07T14:49:59","date_gmt":"2022-11-07T14:49:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.dofasting.com\/?p=3228"},"modified":"2023-06-07T10:56:54","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T10:56:54","slug":"what-to-eat-before-a-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/what-to-eat-before-a-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Eat Before a Workout: Your Ultimate Guide for Best Results"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_46 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/what-to-eat-before-a-workout\/#Foods_to_Eat_Before_Your_Workout\" title=\"Foods to Eat Before Your Workout\">Foods to Eat Before Your Workout<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/what-to-eat-before-a-workout\/#When_You_Eat_Your_Meal_Is_Important\" title=\"When You Eat Your Meal Is Important\">When You Eat Your Meal Is Important<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/what-to-eat-before-a-workout\/#Supplements_to_Consider\" title=\"Supplements to Consider\">Supplements to Consider<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/what-to-eat-before-a-workout\/#Foods_to_Avoid_Before_Training\" title=\"Foods to Avoid Before Training\">Foods to Avoid Before Training<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foods_to_Eat_Before_Your_Workout\"><\/span>Foods to Eat Before Your Workout<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you work out in a gym, at some point, you might wonder how to prepare for high-energy sessions and improve your performance. The answer is in what you eat because the right food will make you feel energized, and <a href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/intermittent-fasting-food-list\/\">wrong foods<\/a> can make you feel sick. You need a balanced diet to lose weight and promote muscle recovery.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a closer look at what you should eat:<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"cta-shortcode__wrap\">\n        <section class=\"cta-shortcode blue\" >\n\n                            <h3>Take a <br \/>\r\n1-minute quiz<\/h3>\n                                        <h5>and discover how much weight you can lose with DoFasting!<\/h5>\n                                        <div class=\"actions two-buttons\">\n                                                                    <a class=\"btn blue\" href=\"https:\/\/new.dofasting.com\/simple?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=blue_blog_post_cta_male\" target=\"_blank\">MALE<\/a>\n                                                                    <a class=\"btn pink\" href=\"https:\/\/new.dofasting.com\/simple?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=blue_blog_post_cta_female\" target=\"_blank\">FEMALE<\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                        <img width=\"326\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mockup-6-new.png\" class=\"cta-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mockup-6-new.png 326w, https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mockup-6-new-219x300.png 219w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" \/>        <\/section>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<h3>Carbs<\/h3>\n<p>Eating carbohydrates will help your body to use glycogen for fuel. This will aid high-intensity training workouts that use more energy. Adequate carb intake enhances your athletic performance, leading to better weight loss progress.<\/p>\n<p>Aim to eat <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4042570\/\">one to four<\/a> grams of carbs per kilogram of body weight. You can choose simple carbohydrates that are broken down quickly or complex carbohydrates that are higher in fiber and digest slowly.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the best carb-rich foods to eat before a workout:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Broccoli<\/li>\n<li>Oats<\/li>\n<li>Beans<\/li>\n<li>Lentils<\/li>\n<li>Bananas<\/li>\n<li>Apples<\/li>\n<li>Potatoes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Protein<\/h3>\n<p>Getting enough protein is essential for building and repairing muscle. It can improve your performance by activating muscle protein synthesis. It is a metabolic process that counteracts muscle breakdown and fixes damage to any muscle fibers.<\/p>\n<p>Eating <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16896166\/\">20g<\/a> of protein before a workout has been shown to promote muscle growth. Not fueling your body with protein might limit how much training you can do. It\u2019s always better to have energy before you hit the gym, as this will produce the best results for <a href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/intermittent-fasting-for-weight-loss\/\">losing weight<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Some good protein-rich foods can be found below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eggs<\/li>\n<li>Beans<\/li>\n<li>Nuts<\/li>\n<li>Fish<\/li>\n<li>Turkey<\/li>\n<li>Chicken<\/li>\n<li>Yogurt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Fat<\/h3>\n<p>Healthy fats are key to fueling your weight training. They are a great energy source for long-distance, endurance-style workouts. If you plan on running a few miles, consume plenty of fats containing essential amino acids like <a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/002222.htm\">leucine, alanine, and proline<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Ten grams of fat in your pre-workout meal should be enough. Going above this might slow you down or make you feel nauseous. A light snack could be avocado with Greek yogurt. Your body breaks down fats more slowly than carbs, so stay aware of that.<\/p>\n<p>Below, you\u2019ll find healthy fats that can benefit workout sessions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avocados<\/li>\n<li>Cheese<\/li>\n<li>Nuts<\/li>\n<li>Fish<\/li>\n<li>Pork<\/li>\n<li>Almonds<\/li>\n<li>Duck<\/li>\n<li>Olives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_You_Eat_Your_Meal_Is_Important\"><\/span>When You Eat Your Meal Is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Eating right before your workout session may not go down well. The body needs at least 30 minutes to digest food properly. If you go straight into <a href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/intermittent-fasting-workout\/\">exercise<\/a>, digestion issues will soon arise. Smaller meals can prevent problems like constipation and bloating.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at when you should eat pre-workout meals:<\/p>\n<h3>Eating Before Cardio Exercise<\/h3>\n<p>Cardiovascular exercise drains most of your energy, so you\u2019ll need a meal high in carbs and protein but low in fats. <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17823414\/#\">Too much fat<\/a> close to the workout can slow down digestion. Aim to have dried fruits, oatmeal, or a chicken wrap <strong>2 hours <\/strong>before the workout.<\/p>\n<p>You can also eat yogurt, banana, fresh fruit, boiled eggs, or a protein shake <strong>30 minutes<\/strong> before hitting the gym. Keep these portions small and give the food time to digest. High-protein and carb foods are essential for fueling high-intensity endurance training.<\/p>\n<h3>Eating Before Strength Training<\/h3>\n<p>Low-intensity strength training requires you to have important micronutrients like carbohydrates, protein, and fats. This ensures your muscles can repair after weight lifting and can prevent serious <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12617692\/\">delayed muscle onset<\/a> soreness (DOMS).<\/p>\n<p>Consider having chicken and steamed vegetables, oatmeal with sliced almonds, natural butter on whole-grain bread, or plain granola with honey. These foods should only be consumed<strong> 2 hours<\/strong> before the workout to provide good digestion.<\/p>\n<p>You can also have a fruit-based <a href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/weight-loss-smoothies\/\">smoothie<\/a> or protein shake <strong>30 minutes <\/strong>before the strength training session. Bananas, dates, and raisins are great fruits to include since they support <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3825010\/\">muscle development<\/a> and contribute to the reduction of swelling.<\/p>\n<p>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/\">the DoFasting app<\/a> to discover products with complex carbohydrates. The better nutrition in your diet, the more likely you\u2019ll produce great results.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"cta-shortcode__wrap\">\n        <section class=\"cta-shortcode blue\" >\n\n                            <h3>Take a <br \/>\r\n1-minute quiz<\/h3>\n                                        <h5>and discover how much weight you can lose with DoFasting!<\/h5>\n                                        <div class=\"actions two-buttons\">\n                                                                    <a class=\"btn blue\" href=\"https:\/\/new.dofasting.com\/simple?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=blue_blog_post_cta_male\" target=\"_blank\">MALE<\/a>\n                                                                    <a class=\"btn pink\" href=\"https:\/\/new.dofasting.com\/simple?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=blue_blog_post_cta_female\" target=\"_blank\">FEMALE<\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                        <img width=\"326\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mockup-6-new.png\" class=\"cta-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mockup-6-new.png 326w, https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mockup-6-new-219x300.png 219w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" \/>        <\/section>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Supplements_to_Consider\"><\/span>Supplements to Consider<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Taking dietary supplements may help grow your muscle mass. They can make you feel stronger, especially during high-intensity exercise. Powders or capsule-based <a href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/fasting-supplements\/\">supplements<\/a> usually have additional protein that increases muscle protein synthesis.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some supplements to choose from:<\/p>\n<h3>Creatine<\/h3>\n<p>Everyone naturally has <a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/druginfo\/natural\/873.html\">creatine<\/a> in their muscle cells. This organic substance helps feed your muscles with energy during weight lifting or strenuous activity. However, the amount of creatine isn\u2019t enough to increase your overall body composition.<\/p>\n<p>A creatine supplement can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3407788\/\">improve your strength<\/a>, provide short bursts of energy, and increase lean body mass. People usually take creatine before and after their workout by adding 3-5 grams of the powder into a protein shake or smoothie.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re new to taking creatine, you might need to follow the loading phase. This means taking 20 grams daily for five days. The creatine will super-saturate the muscles quickly. After that, take the usual recommendation of 3\u20135 grams in your usual nutritious drinks.<\/p>\n<h3>Caffeine<\/h3>\n<p>Feeling tired before a workout? Try taking caffeine-based supplements. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK519490\/\">Caffeine<\/a> is a stimulant drug that stimulates messages between your <a href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/what-does-fasting-do-to-the-brain\/\">brain<\/a> and body. It may enhance your senses and give you the boost of energy required for intense workouts.<\/p>\n<p>Caffeine pills may strengthen your athletic performance and maintain concentration throughout the day. Just be aware that it can take <strong>4-6 hours<\/strong> for your body to absorb the supplements, so take them in the morning to notice a physical and mental change.<\/p>\n<h3>Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs)<\/h3>\n<p>The branched-chain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5568273\/#\">amino acids (BCAAs)<\/a> are a group of three amino acids: leucine, isoleucine, and valine. You can find them in protein-rich foods like beef, chicken, eggs, salmon, turkey, Greek yogurt, peanuts, canned tuna, and baked beans.<\/p>\n<p>However, making these foods for a pre-workout snack may be difficult. Eating too many complex carbs might disrupt your digestion. So, opt for BCAAs that come in the form of capsules or powdered supplements, which can be taken <strong>15 minutes<\/strong> before exercise.<\/p>\n<p>BCAAs can help build muscle, improve overall muscle strength, decrease mental fatigue, and give you enough energy to complete a resistance workout.<\/p>\n<h3>Beta-Alanine<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3374095\/\">Beta-Alanine<\/a> is a non-essential amino acid that naturally forms in your skeletal muscles. It can increase exercise capacity and decrease muscle fatigue. Most Beta-Alanine supplements contain antioxidants that enhance your immune system function.<\/p>\n<p>The standard dosage is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4501114\/#\">four to six<\/a> grams daily. People usually mix powdered versions of Beta-Alanine with drinks to properly absorb the substance. You can take this before or after the pre-workout meal to aid your intense resistance training.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foods_to_Avoid_Before_Training\"><\/span>Foods to Avoid Before Training<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pre-workout nutrition is <em>super<\/em> important for training sessions, but eating the wrong foods can limit your performance. A simple turkey sandwich might sound delicious, right? Well, pairing the turkey with white bread can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/digestive-diseases\/constipation\/eating-diet-nutrition\">trigger constipation<\/a> during a workout.<\/p>\n<p>You should avoid foods like protein bars packed with sugar, high-fiber vegetables, processed meats, energy drinks, desserts, or fatty meals from a takeaway. These products contain complex carbs that will only cause heartburn and stomach pain.<\/p>\n<p>Dairy products may also be a hit and miss. They are usually high in fat and could make you feel nauseous during a workout. Opt for low-fat milk or dairy-free products in your pre-workout meals. Sports nutrition is all about finding the right balance.<\/p>\n<p>Poor nutrition before training might disturb your blood glucose levels. The <a href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/how-to-quit-sugar\/\">sugars<\/a> and fats in junk food promote a rapid rise in blood sugar, leading to short-term symptoms like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5426415\/\">dizziness<\/a>, weak limbs, anxiety, heart palpitations, and concentration problems.<\/p>\n<p>Not everyone knows how to start their diet or choose the right foods. <a href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/\">DoFasting <\/a>is an app that can provide expert tools and tips you need to reach your goals. The 100% science-based information will show recipes containing the best pre-workout foods.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"cta-shortcode__wrap\">\n        <section class=\"cta-shortcode blue\" >\n\n                            <h3>Take a <br \/>\r\n1-minute quiz<\/h3>\n                                        <h5>and discover how much weight you can lose with DoFasting!<\/h5>\n                                        <div class=\"actions two-buttons\">\n                                                                    <a class=\"btn blue\" href=\"https:\/\/new.dofasting.com\/simple?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=blue_blog_post_cta_male\" target=\"_blank\">MALE<\/a>\n                                                                    <a class=\"btn pink\" href=\"https:\/\/new.dofasting.com\/simple?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=blue_blog_post_cta_female\" target=\"_blank\">FEMALE<\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                        <img width=\"326\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mockup-6-new.png\" class=\"cta-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mockup-6-new.png 326w, https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mockup-6-new-219x300.png 219w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" \/>        <\/section>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>Deciding what to eat before a workout may be challenging, but there are foods that can support your performance. Anything high in protein and carbs will fuel the muscles and encourage a strong recovery, so feed your body with the right nutritious treats.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Foods to Eat Before Your Workout If you work out in a gym, at some point, you might wonder how to prepare for high-energy sessions and improve your performance. The answer is in what you eat because the right food will make you feel energized, and wrong foods can make you feel sick. 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