{"id":4943,"date":"2008-09-16T11:36:43","date_gmt":"2008-09-16T16:36:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/magic1host.com\/blog\/2008\/09\/16\/feed-your-workout-the-appropriate-pre-workout-nutrition\/"},"modified":"2008-09-16T11:36:43","modified_gmt":"2008-09-16T16:36:43","slug":"feed-your-workout-the-appropriate-pre-workout-nutrition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magic1host.com\/blog\/?p=4943","title":{"rendered":"Feed your Workout the Appropriate Pre-Workout Nutrition"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style='italic;' class='uawbyline'>by Ricardo d Argence<\/div>\n<p>The saying says, &#8220;if you fail to prepare, you are preparing to fail&#8221;, and the same holds true for each and every one of your workouts. Every session in the gym should be treated as a battle, and just like any other battle in life you must enter it with proper mental and physical readiness.<\/p>\n<p>When you are planning to work out you need to ensure that the meal you eat before going to the gym gives you the nutrients to battle the weights effectively. <\/p>\n<p>There are three basic goals of the pre exercise meals. The first is: Achieve your maximum strength possible. Second: The meal you eat before working out must accomplish three things: making you as strong as possible. Third: Cooling down after a workout is an important step in order to minimize muscle breakdown.<\/p>\n<p>The first thing to make sure of is that you are properly hydrated before beginning your workout. Water plays a vital role in keeping strength and energy levels peaked, so always ensure that you&#8217;ve consumed an adequate amount of water in the few hours before you train.<\/p>\n<p>Eat a regular meal around 30-45 minutes before going to the gym. The most important component of the meal is, of course, protein. This protein will aide your body in maintaining an anabolic state during your exercise session, in addition to averting the breakdown of muscle during training.<\/p>\n<p>In order to prevent muscle catabolism, consuming Whey protein before exercise is a wise choice. It is suggested that you mix your whey protein with milk, for it will help to slow down the speed at which the protein is released which will give your body a steady flow of amino acids through the course of your workout.<\/p>\n<p>You should take 1-2 portions of low-glycemic carbohydrates with your protein shake. Before the work outs it is best to take low glycemic carbohydrates because they are broken down and absorbed slowly,which gives the body a constant stream of energy as long as the workouts last.<\/p>\n<p>Your body responds to consumption of high glycemic carbohydrates, which are quickly released into your bloodstream, your body responds by releasing a surge of insulin to help your system even out your body&#8217;s blood sugar. Rapid fluctuation in insulin levels is the last thing you want in the middle of high intensity workout so choose carbohydrates that will not cause this.<\/p>\n<p>Oatmeal, apples or brown rice are good pre-workout carbohydrate choices. These foods will fuel your body with a steady stream fo sugars throughout the workout, keeping your energy levels continually peaked. For easy digestion and to prevent you from feeling sick when you train, eat only a small pre-workout meal. 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