WHAT TO EAT BEFORE AND AFTER A WORKOUT
Whether your next sweat session is a marathon or a trip to the gym ensuring your body is properly fueled is key to having a successful workout. Eat these items to help your body prepare and refuel!
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before
Fuel your body 1 – 4 hours prior to allow your body to absorb the nutrients from your meal. Along with consuming the following foods try to stay hydrated. Drink water regularly throughout the day.
In the a.m. - keep it simple. To get your body & mind running in the morning you don't need to be fancy. Try making toast or oatmeal and adding easy ingredients that will keep you fueled such as:
- Peanut butter
- Banana
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Raisins
- Walnuts
- Almonds
Breakfasts of Champions
- Avocado Cheese Melts
- Peanut Butter Wraps
- Breakfast Banana Split
- Jiffy Eggs
- Breakfast In A Jar
- Quinoa Porridge
- Breakfast Barley
- Apple Cinnamon Steel-Cut Oats
- Avocado Toast
- Banana Toast
- Hearty Breakfast Bowls
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After
After a good workout, you'll be hungry, but you need to replenish with the proper foods. Fruit smoothies are a great way to get the recovery process started and then follow with a high protein snack or meal.
Smoothies & Snacks
- Fruit and Chia Smoothie
- Kale Smoothie
- Green Tea and Berry Smoothie
- Energy Snack Bites
- Trail Mix
- Peanut Butter Granola Bars
- Black Bean Hummus
High Protein Meals
Superfoods
What are they? And what makes them so super? They don’t have any superpowers, but they do contain above-average nutrients. Learn more and get inspiration on how to incorporate superfoods into your diet.