Set some goals..
...drink lots of water, eat, clean and come train with us to help change your life!
Multisports Academy is dedicated to encouraging people of all abilities to celebrate those ‘little victories’ along the way as they work towards their bigger goals. Our trainers and coaches pride themselves on a logical, realistic approach for empowering members to search for better balance in their life through health and fitness.
Did you know
that all types of athletes deal with a lot of the same nutrition confusion as the rest of us? Nutrition timing is a topic that is widely debated by the fitness community…what do I eat before my workout, how much, what do I eat or drink etc. etc. So much new information comes to light on a daily basis that what you learned last month could have changed today! Let’s keep it simple and generic enough that anyone can learn something new…
Two hours prior try to have protein combined with a low-glycemic carbohydrate. An example might be 6 ounces of Greek plain yogurt with no sugar granola or some raw almonds with a piece of fruit. The point is to maintain energy throughout the workout and not become starved! If it’s getting closer to workout time, say one hour – you might want to cut back on the amount of protein but still keep it in there to avoid crashing. Everyone has different tastes but try a smaller amount of Greek yogurt with some no sugar applesauce or some sea salt sprinkled on a grapefruit.
If your workout is less than a half hour away and you are running on empty, grab a light option such as diluted fruit juice or Generation UCAN electrolyte drinks instead of caffeine or a high calorie sports drink. UCAN provides sustained energy without being hard to digest like high fiber foods. It also stabilizes blood sugar so your body can burn stored fat for fuel.
Ok, you got through your workout…what now? If you are going to be enjoying an easily digestible protein meal within 30 to 45 minutes, that meal can count as your recovery. But if that meal is at least an hour or two out, treat yourself to a quick recovery snack that contains protein and carbs such as a chocolate milk or fruit and a hard boiled egg.
Obviously this is a small space to fit a huge topic, so we will continue to try to provide useful information as the warmer weather kicks in and you are devoting more time to exercise and eating properly. Stay tuned for nutrition lectures coming soon this spring…
Too little time in the day and want to learn more from us? Contact us to set up a free evaluation to discuss your nutrition. dawn@multisportsacademy.com
