Hey there! 👋 I'm Jayd Harrison (Jaydigains), personal trainer and host of the Coaching Corner podcast. In this episode, we’re talking all about how to fuel your gains before you train.

What you eat before exercising significantly impacts your performance and energy levels during your workouts. On the one hand, eating the wrong thing before you train (or too close to the start of your workout) can leave you feeling sluggish and nauseated while you exercise. On the other hand, not eating at all can lead to low energy, underperformance, and even dizziness or increased risk of passing out (not good 🙅‍♀️).

In this podcast episode, I give some guidelines on what to eat before you train. When deciding what to eat before your workouts, you need to consider the timing of your meal relative to your workout:

• If you are eating 2 hours or more before a workout, eat a normal meal following the healthy plate model. This should include a balanced mix of vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains.
• For meals within the two-hour to 30-minute window before a workout, prioritize easily digestible carbohydrates and a moderate amount of lean protein (10-25 grams).
• If you’re eating within the 30-minute window before your workout, keep it to easily digestible carbohydrates (like fruit or gummy snacks) and avoid fat and too much protein

Also be sure to drink plenty of water before your workouts to give your body the hydration it needs to perform its best.

Check out my collection of pre-workout snacks that I created for my Gains Club members. You can download a PDF of the recipe collection to keep in your kitchen whenever you need a quick and nutritious pre-workout snack.

Links:

• Watch on Youtube
• Read More: Pre-Workout Snack Recipe Collection
• Show Notes
• Livestreams on Twitch
• Gains Club Membership

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