Most of the time you don’t need to eat during an exercise session. Water is the only thing your body will need if the workout lasts an hour or so. Taking on extra water is essential to maintain proper function and avoid dehydration when you sweat.
If you’re exercising for a longer period of time, small snacks such as a banana or carb/protein bar can help you refuel as you go.
Post-workout nutrition
Generally, the foods you eat before and after a workout should be similar. Proteins, carbohydrates and healthy fats should all be eaten in combination.
However, as your body enters recovery mode post-workout, a greater proportion of protein will help in muscle repair. Fewer carbohydrates are needed post-workout, although your body will continue to burn off energy in the period just after exercise. It’s also a good idea to eat fairly soon after exercising, to help your body recoup the expended energy.
Endurance runners and those who have done a long or very high-intensity workout may also want to replenish their electrolytes with a เว็บพนันออนไลน์ UFABET สมัครง่าย โปรโมชั่นมากมาย sports drink. Just keep an eye on the sugar levels in these and remember that water is usually the best option.
Exercising on an empty stomach
Some people like to get up early and exercise before eating. This is called fasted cardio, and the theory is that your body will burn off excess fat reserves instead of fuel from the food you would have eaten. There is not enough research to prove that this is beneficial, and in fact this approach could cause your body to burn off essential protein stores that are needed for recovery.