{"id":302,"date":"2018-04-28T08:20:10","date_gmt":"2018-04-28T08:20:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/organixmag.com\/?p=302"},"modified":"2021-11-29T19:43:25","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T19:43:25","slug":"25-foods-you-can-eat-before-going-to-the-gym","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/organixmag.com\/25-foods-you-can-eat-before-going-to-the-gym\/","title":{"rendered":"25 Food to Eat Prior to Workout"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you know how to maximize your performance at the gym?<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

You might have experienced that some days you are as strong as Superman or Wonder Woman at the gym, and on other days you feel like a lazy couch potato who never will get better at this fitness thing. Worry no more! The solution is likely to be as simple as you are not paying attention to your meals or you might have overdone the low calorie foods<\/a> prior to your workout session. <\/span><\/p>\n

Fueling your body with the right nutrients prior to physical exercise will give you the energy to perform better. You might have heard that if you would like to lean down, you must exercise with an empty stomach, because it helps burning fat. Well, true it is, if your glycogen stores are empty, your body is forced to burn fat to gain energy. Although, if you are not a highly experienced athlete, it might be dangerous for you to do hard physical exercise while you are fasting; your blood sugar level can get so low that you might feel dizziness, nausea, headache, or you might even faint. So we recommend you to prepare your body for physical exercise. Keep scrolling if you can use some easy diet tips on how to do that. <\/span><\/p>\n

25. Banana \u2013 Favorite Fruit of Athletes.<\/span><\/h2>\n
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The best pre-Banana is loaded with fast-acting carbohydrates, therefore, you can shake up your body\u2019s metabolism with a few bites of banana before an early morning or a late night workout. Believe us, it will help you to get started with a great workout session.<\/span><\/p>\n

24. Caffeine \u2013 a Bit of Joy for Coffee Addicts.<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Caffeine helps you to keep go on, and fatigue later. Additionally, it helps burn fat. No wonder a lot of people are so addicted to it.<\/span><\/p>\n

23. Egg Whites \u2013 a Great Breakfast Before an Early Morning Spinning Session.<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Egg whites are excellent protein sources. Eat those before you hit the gym to urge your body building the proteins into your muscles.<\/span><\/p>\n

22. Whole-Grain Avocado Toast \u2013 The Dream Snack for Millennials.<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Whole-grains are the best fuel before a tough cardio session. They help you to increase your endurance, plus the avocado is great to kick-start your fatty acid metabolism.<\/span><\/p>\n

21. Fruit Smoothie \u2013 The Healthiest Freshener Before Working Out.<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Fruit smoothies contain natural sugars such as fructose which fills your body up with energy and get you prepared for physical exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n

20. Peanut Butter Snack \u2013 Yes, You Have Read it Well;<\/span><\/h2>\n
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you can fall in temptation before your gym class. Eating a couple tablespoons of peanut better can provide you energy to hold through a hard gym class. Put this heavenly spread on apple slices to get the best pre-workout energy bombs.<\/span><\/p>\n

19. Home-Made Protein Bar \u2013 Who Knows Better What You Would Like to Eat Before Physical Exercise Than You?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Even if you are not a real housewife, you can easily prepare a homemade protein bar. You just need to mix some of your favorite grains, seeds and dried fruit to get the best pre-workout snack. Think about it, how fancy would it be to share your homemade protein bars with your gym-buddies?!<\/span><\/p>\n

18. Grilled Chicken \u2013 The Best Meat to Fill Up Your Body with Amino-Acids.<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Proteins building blocks are amino-acids. They have a key function in developing muscular body type. So get ready for summer grill parties, and use no fats to roast the chicken breasts.<\/span><\/p>\n

17. Water \u2013 Every Fitness Roads Lead Back Here.<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Before you hit the gym, make sure you hydrate your body, because if you do the exercises right, you will sweat a lot. Although, in case of your body is running low on water and you additionally stress it with physical exercise, you can put a heavy burden on your kidney; some people even pee blood after such an exercise session. Don\u2019t worry, if it is a one-time thing, you will recover, but in the long run, without paying attention to hydration, you can damage your kidneys.<\/span><\/p>\n

16. Brown Rice \u2013 a High-Carb Food That You Are Advised to Eat.<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Brown rice can be a healthy garnish of an ideal lunch before an afternoon workout session, because it contains slowly absorbed carbs and proteins.<\/span><\/p>\n

15. Protein Shake \u2013 Best \u2018To Go\u2019 Snack Before Workout.<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Imagine you are running late \u2013 again \u2013 from your favorite gym class, and you even skipped the last meal. There is a solution to that situation! Grab your shaker, put a spoon of protein powder into it, pour milk on it, and you are ready to go and you might not even be late!<\/span><\/p>\n

14. Dried Fruit \u2013 Nature\u2019s Healthy Candies.<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Dried fruit are basically concentrated healthy sugar. Eating a handful of them 30-60 minutes before going to the gym can prepare your body for the exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n

13. Chickpea \u2013 Our New Favorite Legume.<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Chickpea is such a trendy ingredient nowadays. You can find it in soups, in salads and in humus, but it is no wonder; chickpea is a small ball of protein and healthy carbs, therefore, it is a perfect food to eat before doing exercise. If you haven\u2019t put it in your diet yet, then it is high time to do so.<\/span><\/p>\n

12. Oatmeal \u2013 a Long Lasting Fuel.<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Oatmeal is loaded with carbs, but due to the great amount of fibers it contains, the carbs are absorbed gradually, so you can feel powered up until the end of your cardio workout.<\/span><\/p>\n

11. Greek Yogurt \u2013 The Secret of The Greek God Body Type.<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Greek yogurt is filled with protein, and if you increase your protein intake before a long workout session, you can facilitate your body to build those protein into your muscles, and as a result you can develop a muscular body type.<\/span><\/p>\n

10. DIY Sport Drinks \u2013 Personalize Your Drink.<\/span><\/h2>\n
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You can experiment on which will be your favorite combination of electrolytes and vitamins. We recommend to get some non-flavored fizzy tablets, add coconut water and some lime to get a high quality, sugar free sport drink.<\/span><\/p>\n

9. Tea \u2013 Wisdom of the East.<\/span><\/h2>\n
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A cup of tea can be beneficial for two aspects before working out. If it contains caffeine, it will wake your body up for exercise, and it also hydrate you as well. The super healthy plant chemicals are just additional advantage.<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Milkshake \u2013 a Yummy Motivation to Hit the Gym.<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Milkshakes generally contain a lot of calories, although, most calories derive from the sugary fruit and the milk in it. Those are healthy ingredients, but you are only supposed to drink such energy bomb if you hit the gym regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Watermelon \u2013 the Best Dessert During Summer.<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Watermelons are basically water plus healthy fruit sugar, so exactly what you need before a sweaty gym session. Eat a slice of watermelon an hour before your cardio workout to reach your best performance.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Humus \u2013 Vegans\u2019 New Basic Food.<\/span><\/h2>\n
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If you decide to go out for a lunch with your vegan friends before invading the gym together, you must try humus. It is a tasty dip or a marvelous side dish. It is loaded with healthy carbs and protein, so it helps you to show your friends how workout is done.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Porridge \u2013 Breakfast for Chilly Winter Mornings.<\/span><\/h2>\n
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There are some winter mornings when you are just too cold to get out of bed and go to the gym. You can warm up with a porridge. Pour some hot milk onto it, and add fresh berries. You will see how it will give you the power to stick to your gym plans.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Peaches \u2013 a Pinch of Sunshine.<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Peaches are the perfect fruit of summer. They contain fibers, healthy sugars, vitamins, and they are juicy as well, that is why peaches are great pre-workout fruit for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Sugar Free Jams \u2013 Organic Shops\u2019 Bestsellers.<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Sugar free jams are not only tasty, but with a slice of protein bread, they can be your ultimate power up snack before a workout session.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Sweet Potato \u2013 Potato Lovers Can Get a Free Ticket Here.<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Carbs of sweet potatoes are absorbed slowly, so if you are preparing for an hour-long run or something like that, you should consider eating some mashed sweet potatoes which can help you keeping your energy during such a demanding exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Coconut \u2013 This is How You Can Get the Feeling of Running by the Palm Trees in the Sunset.<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Coconuts contain healthy sugars and fats, so they can support your performance during a long lasting exercise, and they don\u2019t make you feel too full, so you can feel invincible during exercise. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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