Pre and post workout snacks

APMI1986

Looking for some ideas for good/healthy pre-workout and post-workout snacks...

geebusuk

Probably best to give more details about your workout and the rest of your diet so people can workout what might be 'good/healthy' and your goals generally.

Ok, we can see you're trying to lose weight, but if you were trying to gain weight, a good snack might be something high in sugar and fat.

APMI1986

The only thing that I have been cleared by the doctor to do at this point is using my elliptical. I plan on trying to do 30 minutes 5 days a week.

Martucha123

you don't really need any snack pre or post workout

if you are looking for healthy snack is general, it will depend on what are you having as main meals, snack on stuff that will balance your whole diet

I snack on fruits, vegs (for fiber)
nuts (healthy fats)
I like to have milk with cereal (calcium and fiber again)
if I need some protein I will have greek yogurt, and I'll throw in some fruit or nuts or cereal
if I need lots of protein then I'll have sliced smoked turkey breast (not good idea if you watch sodium)

Simona40

I workout after work so it's 3 hours after my last at-work snack. Before my workout I'll have 100g of chicken breast. After my workout (2+ hours later) I'll have a Quest protein bar.

On days where my workouts are shorter (non lifting days) I'll skip the protein bar & wait for dinner.

dave4d

For 30 minutes of cardio it doesn't really matter. I like to do my cardio fasted, but that is just my preference. If you feel you need energy try some carbs. For extended cardio sessions, I would recommend a good dose of carbohydrates about an hour before your workout, but a half hour is usually doable in a fasted state.

darrensurrey

What Dave said. I'm about to do some HIIT after a 13 hour fast. Just downed an espresso and I'm ready to roll.

Mutant13

I don't do cardio, but I always fit my lifting workout between 2 of my (normally 6) daily meals.

Pre workout is normally fruit, with some peanut butter and a coffee but occasionally I'll have tuna with some carrots and crackers
Post workout is a recovery smoothie with protein powder, half a frozen banana, almond milk and some pb2

umachanxo

For me, it depends what I'm doing and how long I am working out for. If I am only doing cardio for a short amount of time, I won't bother with my protein drink after. But if I am working out for 2+ hours, then I'll have one. Or if I'm doing strength training - then I'll have one.