What and When Should I Eat Before Exercise?
Exercise conflicts with the smooth running of the digestive system, so manage your nutrition and portion sizes the closer you get to your workout time.
Good nutrition and a varied diet is undeniably important for building fitness and strength. Food gives your body the fuel and building blocks to repair and restore after a workout. Digestion is slowed when exercising, so time meals carefully (see below). Any food eaten within an hour of setting off should ideally be an easily-digested carbohydrate snack or drink, which can give a final top up of fuel.
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