So, we've discussed what you should eat before a workout, but what about after you've finished exercising, whether it was a run, a gym class or a yoga session? We spoke to Hugh Hanley, National Personal Training
Now that you know why to eat after a workout, let’s get into the what. You want to aim for a balance of macronutrients —protein, carbs, and fat. Depending on your goal and type of training, you may want to play with your macros, but we’ll get into that next. ...
if you have eaten well all day, dinner need not be a pig-out, but another reasonable meal sure to keep you satisfied as well as healthy. Here are some ideas of what to eat after an evening workout:
A single hardboiled egg provides your body with 7 grams of protein. You only need to eat a few to get all the protein your body needs to recover. Hardboiled eggs are easy to make and store, so you can easily put a few in your gym bag and snack on them after your workout. 3) ...
What to Eat After a Workout? Whether you’re keto or not, post-workout nutrition is an important factor for how well your body handles workout recovery. During this time, post-workout snacks are in order, and protein is your best friend. Protein is often under-consumed on a ketogenic...
Everyone loves the post-workout meal. It serves as a reward, a celebration of having worked your ass off, and it’s a fantastic excuse to eat some of the sugars and simple carbs that we avoid most other times. But many athletes are mistaken or unsure about what to eat after a workou...
Find out what to eat before a workout and most importantly - when. Discover 8fit's nutrition suggestions for things to eat before/after exercising.
Check out Part II of this series, focusing onwhat to eat after your workout. What do you think; how many of these keys does your pre-workout smoothie use? What do you eat before a workout? Feel free to leave a link to your pre-workout meal in the comments. ...
Take this option when you plan to workout within 30 minutes to an hour after your meal. Your light meal or snack should have simple carbs and protein. There’s no need to add complex carbs or fats; these will only slow you down. Examples of light pre-workout options are:...
POST Workout Nutrition: What Should You Eat After Working Out? Your POST workout meal is the first meal you eatafteryour workout. While the PRE (and/or during) workout nutrition phase is commonly referred to as the “Energy Phase,” this POST workout portion of your around-workout-nutri...