Feeding yourself before exercising is all about balance. Too soon after eating, and you throw up. Too long, and you get dizzy. Luckily, we’ve enlisted the help of some professional super-fit people to reveal their preferred pre-physical-activity snacks because let’s face it, we all want to know the secret behind their slim and lithe bodies:
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“I eat many small portions throughout the day, like a slice of sprouted-grain bread with sliced avocado beforehand. This option gives me great energy, and I’m not too weighed down.” – Kym Herjavec, Founder of The Bod Studio
“I love to have hydration included in my pre-workout fuel. My go-to is a glass full of coconut water with two scoops of Chocolate Protein. It’s light on my stomach and gets me through a 60-minute workout.” – Heather Peterson, chief yoga officer at CorePower Yoga
“I recommend eating a well-balanced meal 2–3 hours before your workout. This gives food adequate digestion time. My workouts usually take place in the morning, so my meal – like an omelette – always includes protein to help with muscle recovery.” – Adam Sanford, founder of Adam Sanford Fitness
“When your job involves getting super active and sweaty on a regular basis, you have to prepare the body properly. My go-to involves a green smoothie with spinach, kale, banana, mango, almond milk, and protein powder.” – Lauren Porat, founder of YogaSpark
“Pre-workout, oatmeal is packed with not only healthy carbs and fiber to keep you going for hours, but also contains a high amount of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and omega-3 and -6 fatty acids for overall health.” – Tamara Stojkov, fitness ambassador for Orsden
“Pre-workout: organic rice cakes unslated butter with a cup of hot tea with wild honey. This is a perfect all-natural boost for me right before a workout, plus it replaces coffee.” – Lauren Schwab, trainer at F45 Training
“At least an hour prior to working out, I have grilled or seared white fish with a leafy salad and beans. This meal is packed with protein and essential nutrients to sustain energy throughout my two-hour training session.” – Anthony Fontana, martial arts expert
“Before t=working out, it’s ideal to get some carbs in your system. I prefer something more substantial – eggs are my favorite, but sometimes, I’ll jazz it up with a bacon, egg, goat cheese, avocado sandwich.” – Bree Branker, master instructor at IMAXShift
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(Text by bauersyndication.com.au / Additional reporting by Natalya Molok)