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Pre-Workout Nutrition

Food consumed before training to fuel performance.

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Pre-workout nutrition provides energy for training. Eating 1-3 hours before exercise allows digestion while maintaining blood sugar and glycogen. A meal with carbs and protein works well. Training fasted is fine for moderate exercise but may impair intense or prolonged training. Individual tolerance varies.

Examples

  • Oatmeal and eggs 2 hours before
  • Banana and protein shake 1 hour before
  • Individual tolerance varies

Related Terms

Nutrient Timing

The strategic consumption of nutrients around workouts for performance and recovery.

Glycogen

The stored form of carbohydrates in muscles and liver, used as fuel during exercise.

Common questions

What is Pre-Workout Nutrition?

Food consumed before training to fuel performance. Pre-workout nutrition provides energy for training.

What are examples of Pre-Workout Nutrition?

Oatmeal and eggs 2 hours before; Banana and protein shake 1 hour before; Individual tolerance varies.

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