WE all have different workout plans scheduled for our day! My personal plan includes moving in the morning! Thus, simplifying what fuel I’m going to use to move, move, move is CRUCIAL! Fueling up has been more on my mind this spring since I’m tracking more miles and encompassing more movement (jumping on the trampoline, doing yard work, climbing hills, etc.)
“Eating before your workout can help provide energy. However, eating too much or too little can harm your routine. Pay attention to these schedules before hitting the gym/outdoors:
Large Meals: Eat these at least three to four hours before exercising.
Small Meals: Eat these at least two to three hours before exercising.
Small Snacks: Eat these an hour before exercising.”
If I think through my morning routine today, I’m not sure that I did anything but minutely fuel my morning walk/run!?! I had two cups of coffee and one small Healthy Granola Mound for breakfast about 35-45 minutes before my movement!
Did my muscles feel the fatigue? Want more fuel!?! You bet they did!
4.84 miles later, I returned home thirsty and ready to refuel!
16 ounces of water (insert shower) and two Ball Jars of a creamy, protein-fiber filled smoothie that I was able to enjoy prior to a light lunch!
Thus, I might have to agree that Fueling Up prior to morning movement is a MUST. Juicing often saves me after my morning movement/workouts too! They are easy to enjoy after a workout and could easily replace my morning cup of joe (if I was willing)!?!
How do you fuel up before/after your workouts?
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Family Wellness Credit to Information Noted (Sam’s Booklet Spring 2014)
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