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depends eat carbs before a workout for fat, possibly some types of fats if you're an endurance athletes
eat protein after a workout for muscle repair so i would recommend the carbs before exercise if you're going to do cardio training, or protein after a workout if you're going to do resistance training
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoExercising on an empty stomach causes your blood sugar to plummet, so you become exhausted halfway through your workout and can't finish. Exercising on a full stomach is very uncomfortable and gives you painful cramps.
Ideally, you should have a light snack that is high in complex carbohydrates (like a muffin, or a granola bar), 2 hours before exercising. After exercising, you can eat a full meal.
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After. You break down muscle fibers when you lift weights. So they are screaming for nutrients and calories. Feed them.
you could eat before, but then have to wait an hour or so because blood is going to stomach to break down food. Best ‘food’ here is a liquid protein drink or shake.
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so optimal is a light protein drink before and then a nice protein meal after.
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∙ 14y agoEat a little before and eat after. Protein is probally the best thing to have after words, like a protein milkshake. It helps so you don't have to keep eating to regain energy.
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∙ 12y agobefore, protien is best. protien turns into mescle
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∙ 15y agoYou should wait at least 3 hours or more.
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Can you eat a meal before or after working out?
You should eat a Meal before you start your workout and after
Should you eat during a workout?
No, you should eat protein before and after, but drink a lot of water during.
Do you know of some good pre workout meals I should eat?
You should not eat anything. It just messes with your stomach. Eat a couple of hours before. Then do your workout. It's the best way to do it.
Should you eat before weight trianing?
It is not mandatory but having a small meal before a workout doesnt hurt. It will give you the energy that you might require for a good workout. Remember not to have a full stomach meal before a workout as it is not recommended.
What pre workout meal affect energy levels before a workout?
You should always eating a light and nutritious pre-workout snack before you start your routine. Lance Armstrong has a website that should answer your questions about pre-workout meals: www.livestrong.com/article/58800-preworkout-foods-eat/
When should I eat a banana and protein shake After my workout?
You should eat a banana and a protein shake after workout after refreshing and having a shower.
What should you eat or drink before a workout?
You should not eat anything before work out. The blood supply is diverted to muscles at the cost of blood supply to the gastrointestinal system. So you can not digest the food properly.
Should you eat peanut butter before an ab workout?
No, because then you will earn more calories and it will be more work.
When should I eat carbs after a workout?
After 5 min. Because you have to rest after a workout 🙂
What food's should a person eat before a workout?
you should eat a fruit or vegitable. stay away from fatty foods such as oils and sugars. and drink alot of water while working out!
Should you eat a Snickers bar to be strong for weight lifting?
no! drink a pre workout drink 1 hour before training
How many calories should you eat before working out?
You should eat about half of what you burn during that workout. If you burn 1,000 calories, you should have consumed about 400-500 calories to last long enough to burn twice that amount.
