Ever wondered what exactly you should eat to fuel up for your WOD? Ever been in a hurry and eaten something you desperately regretted after getting 15 minutes into working out? Ever wondered what our coaches eat before they workout?
There’s nothing worse than chowing down on something that just doesn’t agree with your stomach right before a WOD or hitting a wall towards the end of your workout because of lacking fuel.
So as promised, here are a few things to help you know what to eat and also a few of our coaches personal favorites to give you some fresh ideas:
What to look for in a pre-workout snack:
Your primary goal should be to take in carbs and some good fat. But that doesn’t mean you get to eat a cheese pizza. Keep your snacks as healthy and clean as possible and make sure your source of fat is a good one (think avocado, almond butter, nuts, etc.) After your workout is when you want to get a good dose of protein.
When to eat pre-workout snack:
We mentioned in our post a few weeks ago, 5 Ways To Get the Most Out of Your Workout that everyone is different about this. Some people do fine with food shortly before the workout and some need longer time to digest it before jumping into the WOD. Think anywhere from 30-90 mins.
Our Coaches Personal Favorites:
Coach Seth:
– Apples with almond butter or sweet potatoes with a little bit of ground beef and walnuts mixed in.
Coach Haley:
– Keeping it simple by having a normal breakfast or lunch to avoid introducing a new food that messes with the stomach.
Coach Jady:
– Afternoon workout: Protien shake with a few almonds. Morning workout: No food, spark for energy.
Coach Joshua:
– Lots of water. Go to snacks: Perfect bars and Fuel for Fire. Light, but enough to give a little boost.
Coach Cune:
– Oatmeal with a tablespoon of peanut better mixed in or fruit and nuts.
This should give you some fresh ideas for your pre-workout fuel. The primary thing to remember is to keep your snacks clean and high quality… Good fuel means better performance!