Apples before workout

[B.Love]

I heard eating an apple 30 minutes before a workout is good and gives u energy, is this true?

[Nefariousx1]

I heard eating an apple 30 minutes before a workout is good and gives u energy, is this true?

Check the stickies above for pwo nutrition

[J.E.F.]

I heard eating an apple 30 minutes before a workout is good and gives u energy, is this true?

Does it have calories in it? If you answered yes (which I hope to hell you did), then yes it gives you energy. Really any source of carbs + protein is preferred pre-workout.

[B.Love]

Does it have calories in it? If you answered yes (which I hope to hell you did), then yes it gives you energy. Really any source of carbs + protein is preferred pre-workout.

Ok thank you!

[A1lthatrema1ns]

funny i came across this thread since i never post in here, but i really needed to eat something one day b4 a workout and didnt want something that would fill me up cuz i take preworkout supps on an empty stomach, so i ate an apple then had some sp250 and the pump was a lot crazier than normal so i do it everyday now

[B.Love]

funny i came across this thread since i never post in here, but i really needed to eat something one day b4 a workout and didnt want something that would fill me up cuz i take preworkout supps on an empty stomach, so i ate an apple then had some sp250 and the pump was a lot crazier than normal so i do it everyday now

i just got done taking sp250 today. just curious but how does it work for you?

[Simmo0508]

I'm not a huge fan anymore of fruit before training myself, but apple's are indeed pretty good in general. I always put some in my protein pancakes in the morning.

Give it a go yourself for a while and decide that way.

Pre-workout, i'm more into my coffee and stimulants lol

[gonna_be_big]

you might find a banana or two an hour before training is better.. get some B vitamins in you

[maori-rap]

you might find a banana or two an hour before training is better.. get some B vitamins in you

THIS^^^If I'm working out, a banana 1 hour prior to workout is a must

[Emma-Leigh]

I heard eating an apple 30 minutes before a workout is good and gives u energy, is this true?

personally - I don't find apples a good choice pre workout - they don't give me a 'kick' of energy (if anything they make me sluggish).

As suggested - I love nana pre workout (especially with whey, oats and honey ) and they are a great source of potassium as well - which is very handy around your workouts.

[seriouslifter]

a steak or hamburger with oats or potatoes will give me a full surge of energy along with all my other carb meals before that depending what time you work out. BULKING FTW!

[B.Love]

I'm not a huge fan anymore of fruit before training myself, but apple's are indeed pretty good in general. I always put some in my protein pancakes in the morning.

Give it a go yourself for a while and decide that way.

Pre-workout, i'm more into my coffee and stimulants lol

What is a protien pancake?? I love pancakes what do u put in them?

[B.Love]

personally - I don't find apples a good choice pre workout - they don't give me a 'kick' of energy (if anything they make me sluggish).

As suggested - I love nana pre workout (especially with whey, oats and honey ) and they are a great source of potassium as well - which is very handy around your workouts.

What does the potassium do for ya? Just curious.

[Bignbuff]

I personally like apples before a workout. As long as whatever I'm having has carbs, I'm good.

[Bignbuff]

What is a protien pancake?? I love pancakes what do u put in them?

Protein powder

I change it up, but use:

Protein Powder
Eggs/Egg Beaters/Egg Whites
All Purpose Flour
Baking Powder
Vanilla Extract
Splenda

Add some water too if the batter is too thick. Top with sugar free syrup after cooking.

[Emma-Leigh]

What is a protien pancake?? I love pancakes what do u put in them?

What? You've never heard of protein pancakes?
Dear lord boy - where have you been?!

Check out the 'RECIPE'S' thread or the MEALS EATING NOW thread - stacks of recipes in there.

What does the potassium do for ya? Just curious.

V. important:
- regulates 'balance' of electrolytes with sodium in your body (esp important if you have a higher sodium diet, or if you are sweating a lot)
- helps maintain a healthy blood pressure
- regulates acid-base balance (important if you are eating a high protein diet)
- aids in correct nerve impulses
- aids in correct and strong muscle contraction (skeletal and heart)
- aids in production of energy
- aids in protein synthesis
- assists in glucose uptake into cells
- assists in glyconeogenesis
- assists in healthy intestinal function
- assists in preventing fatigue associated with low calorie diets
- helps decrease mood disturbance in some with depression
^^

So , as a bb/ athlete, the main ones there are:
- regulates acid balance on high protein diet
- regulates water balance
- helps with muscle contraction and nerve conduction
- helps with production of energy and protein synthesis
- helps prevent fatigue associated with low calorie dieting

[FunkymonkAW]

I've hade bananas and apples about 1.5 hrs before several occasions. Never really noticed a diff between the two. I just need carbs to even think about having a good workout. Maybe it's more of a personal thing?

[Vise09]

have an apple, a banana, and a cup of coffe 40-60mins before workout.

[BlackOutBilly]

I eat oats/natural pb/whey about 45 minutes before my workout and a banana and coffee 10 minutes prior. Seems to give me decent energy throughout the workout.

[B.Love]

V. important:
- regulates 'balance' of electrolytes with sodium in your body (esp important if you have a higher sodium diet, or if you are sweating a lot)
- helps maintain a healthy blood pressure
- regulates acid-base balance (important if you are eating a high protein diet)
- aids in correct nerve impulses
- aids in correct and strong muscle contraction (skeletal and heart)
- aids in production of energy
- aids in protein synthesis
- assists in glucose uptake into cells
- assists in glyconeogenesis
- assists in healthy intestinal function
- assists in preventing fatigue associated with low calorie diets
- helps decrease mood disturbance in some with depression
^^


So , as a bb/ athlete, the main ones there are:
- regulates acid balance on high protein diet
- regulates water balance
- helps with muscle contraction and nerve conduction
- helps with production of energy and protein synthesis
- helps prevent fatigue associated with low calorie dieting

Wow thanks for all the info! Looks like I have alot to learn about being healthy! I usually just lift the weights and not even think twice about potasium. Can u get potassium pills or only bananas?

[Emma-Leigh]

Wow thanks for all the info! Looks like I have alot to learn about being healthy! I usually just lift the weights and not even think twice about potasium. Can u get potassium pills or only bananas?

You CAN get tablets (and you also get potassium from lite salt/ diet salt - which replaces sodium with potassium) but you can get potassium from lots of things you eat too - mostly fresh vegetables and fruits but also legumes/ pulses and dairy. So if you be sure to eat healthy you don't need to stress.


eg:
Foods with Potassium /Serving Size/ Potassium (mg)
Apricots, dried 10 halves - - 407
Avocados, raw 1 ounce - - 180
Bananas, raw 1 cup - - 594
Beets, cooked 1 cup - - 519
Brussel sprouts, cooked 1 cup - - 504
Cantaloupe 1 cup - - 494
Dates, dry 5 dates - - 271
Figs, dry 2 figs - - 271
Kiwi fruit, raw 1 medium - - 252
Lima beans 1 cup - - 955
Melons, honeydew 1 cup - - 461
Milk, fat free or skim 1 cup - - 407
Nectarines 1 nectarine - - 288
Orange juice 1 cup - - 496
Oranges 1 orange - -237
Pears (fresh) 1 pear - - 208
Peanuts dry roasted, unsalted 1 ounce - - 187
Potatoes, baked, 1 potato - - 1081
Prune juice 1 cup - - 707
Prunes, dried 1 cup - - 828
Raisins 1 cup - - 1089
Spinach, cooked 1 cup - - 839
Tomato products, canned sauce 1 cup - - 909
Winter squash 1 cup - - 896
Yogurt plain, skim milk 8 ounces - - 579





(see here: http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcom...t/sr21a306.pdf )