Fuel your body

Before you hit the gym, there are some things you should know...

Get happy with your hydration. Hydrating can dictate just how hard you can work out, if at all. If you’re not hydrated I promise you that your workout will be a horrible experience. Drinking water is a great way to replace the fluids lost throughout the day and from prior workouts. Water is the best, most efficient way to hydrate, but not the only way. There are other options such as green tea, which may give you extra pep if your feeling sluggish, perhaps coconut water which has cramp-preventing potassium, or maybe even chocolate milk to help your muscles recover after a run.

Along with hydrating, it’s important to fuel your body before working out. Just like an engine in a car, you need to fuel it for it to function, and keep its fluids high (hydrating).

Simple, low calorie foods, and low intake is suggested.  “Grab a banana before you hit the gym; it may actually help you slice off more calories in the long run”. Some low calorie and low intake food ideas are: Yogurt, a piece of fruit, peanut butter and crackers, or half an energy bar are all excellent choices.

Now your ready for your work out. Remember, hydrate and fuel for best results!