What Should I Eat Before Exercise?
That is a loaded question. What you should eat before you exercise depends on a ton of factors: How much time do you have between eating and exercise? How intense will your workout be? How long will your workout be? What kind of workout will you be doing? What are your body composition goals? Low-Intensity Workout: If you plan to do a low-intensity, mostly cardio session first thing in the morning, you could probably just wake up and go. Or, you can grab a quick carb snack that is easy to digest, like a banana with a piece of toast or a granola bar. High-Intensity Workout: If you have a higher-intensity workout planned, you will need to eat further in advance. Most people need at least 1-2 hours between eating a meal and a hard workout. If your plan is weight training, then make sure to include carbs and protein in your pre-workout meal, like oatmeal, Greek yogurt and berries, or a protein shake containing fruit. If you are planning a long endurance type of workout lik...
