{"id":2314,"date":"2022-01-26T12:49:43","date_gmt":"2022-01-26T18:49:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/warhawkfitness\/?p=2314"},"modified":"2022-01-26T12:49:43","modified_gmt":"2022-01-26T18:49:43","slug":"pre-and-post-workout-nutrition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/warhawkfitness\/2022\/01\/26\/pre-and-post-workout-nutrition\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre and Post Workout Nutrition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">Before working out, it is essential that you fuel your body correctly in order to build up muscle and perform to your best ability. Luckily, there are foods that will help you do this while also making you feel great! Not only that, but your post workout meal is also very important to achieve your overall fitness goals. Getting the proper nutrients before and after your workout is bound to improve your overall physical health. Therefore, in today\u2019s blog we will be discussing great pre workout and post workout meal options as well as what to avoid eating at this time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Best Pre Workout Meals:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">\u25cf Oats&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">\u25cf Bananas&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">\u25cf Whole grains&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">\u25cf Boiled eggs&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">\u25cf Toast&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">\u25cf Yogurt&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">\u25cf Any simple carbohydrate&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">**It is best to eat about 30 minutes before you plan to workout. This lets the food process in your body and not hurt your stomach along the way<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\"><strong>Best Post Workout Meals: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">\u25cf Pasta&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">\u25cf Nuts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">\u25cf Chicken&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">\u25cf Avocado&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">\u25cf Fish&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">\u25cf Crackers&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">\u25cf Sweet Potato&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">**It is best to eat about 15-30 minutes after your workout ideally. However, if that is not possible, try to eat within the first hour of your workout. This is the best way to build muscle and make your workout worthwhile in the long run.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\"><strong>What Not to Eat:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">\u25cf Caffeine&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">\u25cf Fried Food&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">\u25cf Sugary \u201cpost-workout\u201d Shakes&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">\u25cf Low Carb Meals&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">\u25cf Processed Foods&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\"><em>\u25cf Nothing at all&nbsp;<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size wp-block-list\"><li>With all of this being said, it is important to fuel your body no matter what. Not eating before or after a workout can damage your body. Food is fuel! Use it and enjoy it!&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">Remember that these meals will vary based on the type of workout you choose to do. Of course listen to your body. It is important to fuel yourself properly, but also eat foods that you enjoy eating and that make you feel good. For more information on do\u2019s and don\u2019ts of pre and post workout nutrition visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/eat-after-workout\">this site<\/a>, or click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmopolitan.com\/uk\/body\/diet-nutrition\/a22547360\/food-eat-after-workout-exercise\/\">here<\/a>!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">Do not get discouraged,&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-normal-font-size\">Cora Shircel<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before working out, it is essential that you fuel your body correctly in order to build up muscle and perform to your best ability. Luckily, there are foods that will help you do this while also making you feel great! 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