Eat a healthy breakfast
If you train in the morning, eat breakfast at least an hour before training. Studies suggest that eating or drinking carbohydrates before exercise can improve performance and may allow you to exercise for longer or at a higher intensity. If you don't eat, you may feel sluggish when you exercise.
Be careful with the quantity
Be careful not to overdo it when it comes to the amount you eat before exercise. Eating too much before exercising can make you feel unwell. Also, if you eat little, you may not have power. The main thing is how you feel. Play around with what works best for you.
Eat after you exercise
To help muscles recover, eat a meal containing carbohydrates and protein within two hours of your training session if possible.
Don't forget to drink fluids
You need enough fluids before, during and after exercise to help prevent dehydration. You should drink approximately 2 to 3 glasses of water during the 2 to 3 hours before exercise. Water is generally the best way to replace lost fluids.
Consider the type of exercise
You should know that the duration and intensity of the activity will determine how often and what you should eat and drink. When it comes to nutrition and exercise, everyone is different. So pay attention to how you feel during your workout and your overall performance. Let experience tell you what pre- and post-exercise eating habits work best for you.
Source: MayoClinic
