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Old 12-06-2008, 02:44 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Hey there guys!

Im a bit confused when it comes to pre workout meals & hence want to hear your guys opinions on some pre work out meals for early morning gym sessions (full body weights) and 5km runs.


-Gym sessions are early mornings so i have about an 1hr after i wake up around 6am before i hit the gym at 7am. what are your ideas on somethings i could or should eat before the workout. I have a protein shake post workout.

-5km runs are usually in the evening before dinner around 5ish? I usually try eat something 3-4hrs before to allow digestion & sometimes a peice of fruit like a banana 1hr before. What are your guys thoughts on some of these pre workout meals?
I have a banana immediately after the session with a sports drink followed by dinner 1hr later when i get home.

Any thoughts and ideas are much apprieciated.

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Old 12-06-2008, 07:58 AM   #2 (permalink)
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In my latest bouts with this I have found that it all "depends". I know this is not the answer that you were proablly looking for but I have a few suggestion. You want to have a moderate to low Gylecmic Index Carbohydrate before your workouts. So in the morning gym sessions I would recommend a bowl of oatmeal and a source of protein or fat. I usually use peanut butter in my oatmeal. As for your afternoon sessions this looks fine. But, I had one question what are you goals??? Because if your goal is fat loss then I would not have a sports drink right after your 5k. It has been stated by the ASCM that a sports drink is not benefical if your run is not over an hour long. I hope this helps.
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Old 12-06-2008, 02:25 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Thanks for replying, yeah i found after reading a few threads that oatmeal and a good source of protein is good an 1hr before a weight session.

Yeah, my goal isn't to lose weight, just training for athletics. My 5k run is around 20mins and thought maybe a sports drink would be good to replace what i lost during the run? followed by simple carbs such as a banana immediately after?

As for the pre run workout meal 3-4 hours prior what would you suggest?
i was thinking a complex food high in carbs and low in protein and fat maybe?

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