![]() ![]() For these more intense types of workouts, consider eating two servings of carbohydrates, like a piece of toast and a piece of fruit, or a peanut butter sandwich. When it comes to more vigorous forms of exercise such as a long run, a HIIT workout, or weight lifting, people may need something more substantial to help them power through. Not to mention, eating one piece of fruit up to 20-30 minutes before a workout class or at home sweat-sesh shouldn’t cause any gastrointestinal (GI) distress. Since fruit is digested relatively quickly, the body will be able to use those carbohydrates almost immediately for energy. ![]() In this case, eating one serving of a carb-rich food (Think: a piece of fruit) should do the trick. Some people may feel nauseous or tired without having had some food before their workout. This is a situation where a pre-workout snack or breakfast is completely up to you. Examples of these types of workouts include yoga, Pilates, brisk walking, dance classes, or leisurely riding a bike. For light to moderately intense workouts lasting one hour or less, having breakfast before the session may not be necessary. ![]()
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