Struggling to find meals to eat before you hit the gym? Always finding it hard to know what to put in your plate after a workout? Mr Meals has got the right meal plans for the gym! Before your workout and after your workout, you work your muscles and performance and we will work out the meal plans! Simple, fast and easy!
Be it a pre workout meal, pre workout snack, or post workout snack, keep reading for tips about what to eat before and what to eat after a workout to burn the most calories, stay energized, build lean muscle, lose weight, and speed up muscle recovery.
What to Eat Before a Workout
The main focus of all pre workout meals or pre workout snacks should be carbohydrates.
Carbs provide your body with the needed amount of energy to be able to last throughout your exercise or training session.
To maximize your performance, consume carbs. Eat meals prepared with Whole-grains, Oats, Beans, Nuts, Fruits and Vegetables. Make sure not to consume them just before the workout as they take time to digest. To allow enough time for digestion, the ideal time is to consume carbs one to two hours before exercise.
Other options for pre workout snacks include: White bread, jam, granola, cereal, rice cakes, and fruit are all feasible options for a pre workout snack that’s low on calorie, high on energy. Here’s a delicious snack by Mr Meals: https://www.mrmeals.com.au/collections/snacks/products/protein-balls
Besides carbs, it is also important to consume some protein before your workout. Proteins are key for muscle recovery and muscle growth, therefore protein levels should be maintained at a high level.
The Importance of Eating After Your Workout
The purpose of post workout meals is to promote muscle recovery and fill you up with the energy your lost during your workout. Therefore, the focus should once again be on consuming good quality protein and carbs. Proteins will allow a process known as muscle protein synthesis (MPS) to occur to help your muscles recover and prevent muscle breakdown.
High-protein foods include: Lean beef, Chicken, Pork, Turkey, Eggs, Dairy, Seeds, Quinoa and Nuts.
This said, carbohydrates should also be part of your post workout meal plan as to make sure the energy you spent during workout is properly replaced. Nutritionists recommend to consume protein and carbs together. By doing this, recovery is fastened by enhancing protein and glycogen (energy) synthesis. Try the https://www.mrmeals.com.au/collections/single-meal/products/chicken-mushroom , a great post workout meal that combines protein and carbs! Order it now!
