What to Eat Before Working Out

What to Eat (and When) Before Working Out

April 10, 2013

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by Michele Foley 5

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It's never a good idea to start a workout with a water deficit. Make sure to stay well hydrated before, during, and after exercise. Use this hydration calculator to see how much water you should be drinking daily. Keep in mind that the body needs to be hydrated to process calories; even being mildly dehydrated can slow down your metabolic rate.

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by Michele Foley 5

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5 Comments

imLissy 1 year

because fruit takes longer to digest. The idea is that If you're going to eat just a few minutes before a workout, you need carbs right away.though I'll eat about 15 minutes before my workout and I'll have a couple spoonfuls of outmeal or something and I'm just fine for an hour

Pursy 1 year

I have to admit I was a little surprised to see experts recommending white bread or purely sugar-based foods right before a workout. Why not fruit? It's sweet and offers sugar and carbs.

Sinazucar 4 years

I like eating no less than two hours before I exercise, so I can directly burn fat and not the food I just ate. Ideally if I have time, I exercise right after waking up before eating.

almostloli 4 years

i love milk that is specially formulated for exercise (which contains L carnitine or CLA) just enough calories and protein we need usually they taste good too!

mands10 4 years

It's hard for me to find the right snack to eat before my work out. I usually rush right from work to the gym and I end up feeling so sluggish-and when I do eat something, it usually upsets my stomach mid way through my work out. These tips are going to come in handy, thank you!