Posts Tagged ‘pre and post workout snacks’
Your Post-Workout Snack Could be Packing on the Pounds
You just finished your workout, burned 350 calories on eliptical machine and are dripping with sweat. You are now ready for the best part of your workout routine … your post-workout smoothie. The smoothies sold at your gym must be healthy – right? Your post-workout smoothie probably is “healthy” (contains nutrients including protein, Vitamin C, beta carotene, calcium, etc.) However…
Read MoreTrouble Tolerating Food Prior to Exercising
Question from KN: Thanks for these tips on pre-workout eating for cardio. My biggest problem with properly preparing for a hard cardio workout is that I have trouble eating and/or drinking before a workout as it gives me terrible stomach cramps once working out- even if I ate something (healthy) or just drink water even…
Read MoreWhat Should You Eat Prior to a Cardio Session?
Question from David: Hello! Great post on pre/post workouts. This IS a critical topic. My question is what about cardio only days? I have been told to NOT eat before my cardio only sessions. I follow the pre/post rule for when I am lifting, but only the post rule for cardio days.Your thoughts? Answer from Martha:…
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