what to eat before the gym ?

[ryanjamesham]

can somone tell me some tips for a gym snack before the gym food thats isnt masive in calories but will give me alot of energy and keep me going at the minute iam haveing a banana chopped up on 2 slices of toast 1 hour before the gym i will ethier be doing weighting for abou t 1 hour 30 or a 9km run in 50 mins ???

[J_Bo]

That's fine. Some good carbs, but nothing heavy is the way to go. If your body is busy digesting, it can actually take away from your workout. However, energy comes from carbs, so getting in some an hour or so before the workout can help increase performance...

...so basically what I'm saying is that what you're doing is fine.

[nattyman1981]

i prefer low gi carb + lean protein + some fats

[chimeranD]

There are plenty of people who go to the gym fasted and break previous PR's. You don't need anything before you go to the gym, it's all opinion, your body isn't going to get a magic boost of energy from eating an hour before you go to the gym.

[rippednmichigan]

Keep it simple, I usually get in a banana, some protein and a few almonds about 60 minutes prior to training. Bananasz are a good source of potassium which helps with maintaining nerve and muscle function.

[ProWrestleFan]

I generally have a whole meal about an hour prior.

[Mr_Aryze]

I usually eat oats with milk, whey protein some cashews. Just get both slow and fast burning foods.

[mmr604]

I'll usually eat a banana

[Doolee]

I usually do eggs + toast ^^. Lots of toast.

[ponchsox]

Oatmeal with a scoop of UP Cinnamon Roll = delicious

[jlsnyderTypeR]

There are plenty of people who go to the gym fasted and break previous PR's. You don't need anything before you go to the gym, it's all opinion, your body isn't going to get a magic boost of energy from eating an hour before you go to the gym.

^^ This... I never eat anything a minimum of two hours before hitting the gym, it takes away from my workout.

[malin819]

I eat a bagel with a cup of greek yogourt

I'm also on a cut since I'm **fat**

[powercage]

17 hard boiled eggs, dipped in mayonnaise to shuttle nutrients faster, 20 min before training.

[miamibodybuilder]

well if you're on the run a shake with some carbs in it will suffice but if you have time to cook a meal. i usually have my egg whites and oatmeal for my pre-workout meal about an hour or so before i hit the gym. or sometimes i'll opt for ezekiel bread with a bit of all natural peanut butter. just make sure you have something in your stomach before you go train. you're going for good clean protein sources and good clean complex carbs.

[zinghigh89]

almond butter and jelly on toast

[winning11]

17 hard boiled eggs, dipped in mayonnaise to shuttle nutrients faster, 20 min before training.

when do you take ur WF then?

[malin819]

when do you take ur WF then?

He used it to boil the eggs. He then sprinkled them with green mag

[powercage]

when do you take ur WF then?

40 mins out swishing. Watermelon flavored mayoinnaise covered eggs really give me the drive I need

[winning11]

40 mins out swishing. Watermelon flavored mayoinnaise covered eggs really give me the drive I need

the next WF flavor??

[powercage]

the next WF flavor??

lol!

[Barn01]

"mayoinnaise covered eggs really give me the drive I need "

haha wow that's a first but do what you gotta do

For me I usually go with some ground beef and/or eggs and some oatmeal 1-1.5h before and then preWO drink 20-30min before.

[fish4thewin]

I do 1 scoop of protein, 1 cup of milk, and like 2 1/2 cups cheerios in a big bowl and taste good, like 1:30-2 before I start.

[Ryan314]

Meal timing is irrelevant.

[SleepingPeace]

There are plenty of people who go to the gym fasted and break previous PR's. You don't need anything before you go to the gym, it's all opinion, your body isn't going to get a magic boost of energy from eating an hour before you go to the gym.

Wish I could say the same but I have to disagree. I feel like passin' out after every set if I go fasting.

Oatmeal or some rice with an apple and you're good to go.

[ThrashMetal]

If I feel the need for a snack before working out, because everyone does sometimes, I usually eat a peanut butter and honey sandwich, or drink a small protein shake.

[J_Bo]

Meal timing is irrelevant.

No it's not. Your body obviously uses blood for digestion. If you have a heavy meal too close to training, you will have blood diverted to your digestive tract. Blood that could be carry oxygen and nutrients to your muscles. Oxygen is needed to create ATP. ATP is needed to do work.

[KingV83]

8-10 oz of coffee
1 1/2 scoops of vanilla isolate protein
All ya need, throw some flax oil I u want some added fats..

[kmelch10]

Usually at that point I've already has 2-3 big meals so I just go with a sandwhich.

2 pieces whole grain bread
Turkey bout ~20g worth
1 slice american cheese

[ProWrestleFan]

Tonight I ate 1 cup of brown rice with 1 cup cooked lean ground beef... Yummy...

[glenpoolwarrior]

peice of toast with peanut buter and jelly and N.O. xplode