Hi! Thank you so much for visiting my blog. I will be posting fitness tips, healthy eating recipes (I’m Greek–I know good food!) and fun news of the studio weekly. For my clients, please remember, October’s special is “Bring A Friend For Free!” Yay! Don’t forget to call or text me so I can make sure that I can fit your friend in on your desired date and time.
I am asked quite often by clients for examples of what they should eat pre-workout and post-workout and thought that this would be a super way of starting my blog this week. I try my best to stay on top of the most current and accurate information regarding diet and exercise. One study I read even shows that chocolate milk may play a role in muscle recovery! Isn’t that great news?! You need to experiment as we are all different to find what works for you but there are certain guidelines you can follow, as detailed below.
A great pre-workout snack would be a 200-250 calorie snack that has carbohydrates to fuel your muscles and protein to help sustain your energy but little fat. Yogurt and/or a piece of fruit are great examples. Your main goal before your workout is to give your body the fuel it needs to sustain the workout. For my early morning clients, it is generally recommended that you eat about 90 minutes before a workout so if you will be exercising within 15 to 30 minutes of rising (uh, hem! my 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. clients!) try to down a small snack like a glass of juice or milk. It really may make a difference in your workout. It will just depend on how your body responds to food. Some people can eat 30 minutes before a workout and be fine while others may need more time. We can work together to see what is right for you.
A great post-workout snack would be a protein shake. I prefer liquids because they’re rapidly digested and absorbed. You will need to replenish the fuel you used and rebuild muscle tissue and getting enough protein is critical. A smoothie or a cup of milk with whey protein are super examples or you could just go for that big glass of chocolate milk! Don’t forget that under the H20 cooler is a fridge for clients–feel free to bring that perfect post-workout snack!
