If you want to eat anything before a workout; it not really necessary. I would recommend leaving as much time from when you eat, to your exercise session. The more complex & intense your training is, the more time you should allow for digestion.
Having a stomach that is relatively full or still in digestion mode makes it hard to train correctly, and you may experience gastrointestinal discomfort, as well as the possibility of making several trips to the bathroom! Keep that in mind when you are working out.
You can have some great food alternatives before a workout that should not cause too many problems and allow you to get the most out of your training.
Four of the best, natural pre-workout sources you must use.
- Oats. This is my favourite, although it may be a bit heavy for some people. Complex carbs are a great way to fuel your workout. This is best eaten at least one hour before your activity to take advantage of the slow glucose release. Plus, it can be filling since it’s high in fibre. It tends to take a lot longer to travel through the digestive tract. One alternative is to grind your oats so that it’s a lot more manageable for your gut and help you get that energy source a lot faster. I also like to soak mine in plant milk overnight, making it softer and more…
