| Feed your Workout the Appropriate Pre-Workout Nutrition |
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| Health and Fitness - Health Issues |
| Written by Ricardo d Argence |
| Tuesday, 16 September 2008 16:19 |
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The same holds true for each and every one of your workouts if the saying says, "if you fail to prepare, you are preparing to fail". Every gym session must be faced with mental and physical preparedness because it is a battle.
The same holds true for each and every one of your workouts if the saying says, "if you fail to prepare, you are preparing to fail". Every gym session must be faced with mental and physical preparedness because it is a battle. 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. The 3 main goals of the pre-workout meal are as follows: Maximize your strength potential. Provide a steady stream of balanced energy for your mind and muscles throughout the workout. Minimize muscle breakdown and provide the raw tools for your body to begin the recovery process once the workout is over. 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've consumed an adequate amount of water in the few hours before you train. 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. The main reason whey protein is so great when taken before a workout is because it prevents muscle catabolism that may occur while working out. If you want to slow down the release of protein and provide your body more steady amino acids through out your work out try mixing you whey with milk. Along with your protein shake you should also consume 1-2 portions of low-glycemic carbohydrates. Low glycemic carbohydrates are ideal before the workout because they are broken down and absorbed gradually in the bloodstream, providing your body with a steady stream of energy throughout your workout. 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'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. Pre-workout carbohydrate choices such as oatmeal, apples or brown rice will provide your body with a steady stream of sugars throughout the workout and will keep your energy levels peaked at all times. This pre-workout meal should be fairly small to allow for easy digestion and to prevent you from feeling sick when you train. You should never workout without having a meal in you first. About the Author: Get the #1 natural bodybuilding program, the Muscle Gain Truth No-Fail Method and achieve the best results in a few weeks. factura electronica |