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Before you hit the ground for a standard long workout (cardio, weight training.), fueling your body with a combination of complex carbohydrates, protein, and good fats are extremely necessary. According to health experts, this combination helps to provide a stream of energy during strenuous exercise and also helps in muscle recovery. In order to maximise your workout, have these eight essential foods as your pre-workout meal:<\/p>\n
1 . Bananas<\/strong><\/p>\n -Bananas consist of fast-acting carbohydrates that provide a valuable fuel for a workout.<\/p>\n -The potassium in bananas helps in maintaining muscle and nerve function.<\/p>\n -Bananas also provide essential proteins for muscle building and repair.<\/p>\n -It is advisable to have a banana 30 to 45 minutes before your workout for best results.<\/p>\n 2 . Eggs<\/strong><\/p>\n -Eggs are famous for their impressive amounts of bioavailable protein.<\/p>\n -Nutrition experts advise a two-egg omelette along with vegetables 1 to 2 hours prior to weight training.<\/p>\n -A slice or two of whole-grain bread can be added to this meal if you do excessive cardio.<\/p>\n 3 . Greek yoghurt<\/strong><\/p>\n -Greek yoghurt consists of good amount of protein and carbohydrates, and less sugar than the regular yoghurts available in the market.<\/p>\n -It considerably helps before intense activity or bouncing exercises like jumping jacks or burpees.<\/p>\n -You can add fruits, whole-grain cereals in this for an extra energy kick.<\/p>\n 4 . Oatmeal<\/strong><\/p>\n -Oats are a rich source of fibre that helps in a steady release of carbohydrates into the bloodstream, and therefore provide spontaneous energy supply throughout the workout.<\/p>\n 5 . Sprouts or legumes<\/strong><\/p>\n -Both legumes, as well as sprouts, help in providing abundant energy to the body, as they contain a decent amount of complex carbohydrates and proteins that are essential for building up stamina during your workout sessions.<\/p>\n 6 . Fruit Smoothies<\/strong><\/p>\n -Fruit smoothies make an amazing pre-workout drink as they are rich in high-quality protein, can be easily digested, and contain a combination of simple and complex carbohydrates necessary for you to stay active during those strenuous exercise routines.<\/p>\n 7 . Nuts and blueberries<\/strong><\/p>\n -Nuts and blueberries are considered the handy source of instant energy one needs before their workout as they offer a potent protein-carb combination. <\/strong><\/p>\n -In case if you don\u2019t have enough time to prepare your pre-workout meal, consume a handful of nuts (almonds, pistachios, etc.) along with blueberries to gain the required energy for a crazy workout session.<\/p>\n -Exercising on an empty stomach can lead to the breakdown of muscle tissue, in turn making you feel all the more tired and weak. Have these pre-workout foods in the right quantities to kick start an amazing workout session.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[34],"tags":[124],"class_list":["post-27700","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-live-well","tag-healthy-eating-vitamins-minerals-nutrients"],"yoast_head":"\n