Morning Exercise Nutrition Tips
Here at FitStar, we know proper nutrition is a huge part of a healthy lifestyle. We love our exercise and moving our bodies, but we need to fuel them properly, too, especially if we want to be at peak performance. Our friends over at Clif Bar know all about the nitty gritty nutritional details. Clif Bar nutrition expert and partner, Bob Seebohar, has some great tips to get you fueled up first thing in the morning. Check it out!
By Bob Seebohar, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS – Clif Bar & Company Nutrition Partner
If you’re like most people who work out first thing in the morning, figuring out what to eat beforehand can be a challenge. It’s like one of those 1,000-piece puzzles: you really don’t know where to begin, but, as soon as you find the end pieces and start putting it together, it begins to make sense.
For many reasons, mornings are a challenging time of day to exercise. You wake up a bit dehydrated and with lower levels of carbohydrate in your system − not to mention you may not feel fully awake before that morning cup of go-go juice!
While there are no steadfast rules for what to eat or drink before a morning workout, there are some general guidelines you can experiment with to determine what works best for your body.
In general, it is wise to have a snack comprised of mostly carbohydrates with a moderate amount of protein and fat 30 minutes before a morning workout. It doesn’t have to be much, just enough to get you through the workout and on to breakfast.
Keep in mind what you eat in the morning before a workout should also vary based on what type of workout you’re doing. It’s more challenging to eat before high-intensity workouts like 800-meter track repeats or core-intensive cross training workouts because of their stomach-jarring motion.
If it’s appropriate for your workout and agrees with your stomach, try a liquid source of nutrition before morning sessions. Liquids empty out of the stomach faster than solids and also act as a great hydrating strategy. Fruit and yogurt smoothies or chocolate milk are good examples.
If you want or need a more substantial meal, or if your workout calls for lower intensity and less-jarring motions, try something like Greek yogurt with berries or a CLIF Bar.
Regardless what you choose, be sure to experiment with what works best for your stomach and the demands of the workout, and remember to focus on carbohydrates with a moderate balance of protein and fat.
By Bob Seebohar, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS – Clif Bar & Company Nutrition Partner
If you’re like most people who work out first thing in the morning, figuring out what to eat beforehand can be a challenge. It’s like one of those 1,000-piece puzzles: you really don’t know where to begin, but, as soon as you find the end pieces and start putting it together, it begins to make sense.
For many reasons, mornings are a challenging time of day to exercise. You wake up a bit dehydrated and with lower levels of carbohydrate in your system − not to mention you may not feel fully awake before that morning cup of go-go juice!
While there are no steadfast rules for what to eat or drink before a morning workout, there are some general guidelines you can experiment with to determine what works best for your body.
In general, it is wise to have a snack comprised of mostly carbohydrates with a moderate amount of protein and fat 30 minutes before a morning workout. It doesn’t have to be much, just enough to get you through the workout and on to breakfast.
Keep in mind what you eat in the morning before a workout should also vary based on what type of workout you’re doing. It’s more challenging to eat before high-intensity workouts like 800-meter track repeats or core-intensive cross training workouts because of their stomach-jarring motion.
If it’s appropriate for your workout and agrees with your stomach, try a liquid source of nutrition before morning sessions. Liquids empty out of the stomach faster than solids and also act as a great hydrating strategy. Fruit and yogurt smoothies or chocolate milk are good examples.
If you want or need a more substantial meal, or if your workout calls for lower intensity and less-jarring motions, try something like Greek yogurt with berries or a CLIF Bar.
Regardless what you choose, be sure to experiment with what works best for your stomach and the demands of the workout, and remember to focus on carbohydrates with a moderate balance of protein and fat.
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