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What is your fuel before exercise?

kapot
kapot Posts: 53
edited January 21 in Health and Weight Loss
For those of you who work-out, is there anything you swear by that enhances your workout and gives you energy to go that much longer?

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  • tonytoo
    tonytoo Posts: 307
    Looking in the mirror.

    j/k ;)
  • pinkraynedropjacki
    pinkraynedropjacki Posts: 3,027 Member
    Banana pancake.... 2 eggs 1 banana
  • Dawnog
    Dawnog Posts: 39 Member
    Nice cup of strong coffee before my runs, i call it rocket fuel. Most energy drinks, gels contain caffeine.:happy:
  • lacroyx
    lacroyx Posts: 5,754 Member
    restful sleep.
  • mrdexter1
    mrdexter1 Posts: 356 Member
    I use vitamin b3 (niacin) and it has increadable effect on my training days.

    I flush red, the veins bulge with blood, it makes you drink more and the pump i get from training can last four or five hours and the feeling of well being is an absolute bonus...

    wouldnt train without it !

    you burn more cals as you get hotter !

    I should add niacin is used in many expensive pre training performance products but is only £4 for 100 x 100mg tablets ..

    Not for the feint hearted !!!

    ( i also use "fruitflow" for cardiovascular health , smoothing blood platelets , but thats more of a health thing although their are obvious benefits to a healthy cardiovascular system while training to failure )
  • kapot
    kapot Posts: 53
    bump
  • JamieG8991
    JamieG8991 Posts: 1,203 Member
    Coffee....must have coffee!!!
  • RunForChai
    RunForChai Posts: 238 Member
    A toasted slice of Ezekial bread with almond butter and lots of water.

    I try to bring a snack along for after my workout too: thinly sliced apple, greek yogurt with some blueberries.....
    and lots of water.
  • AmyMgetsfit
    AmyMgetsfit Posts: 636 Member
    I also drink coffee before my workouts. Gives me a great boost.
  • tsikkz
    tsikkz Posts: 404 Member
    for my runs I have a piece of whole grain toast with peanut butter, Its fat protein and carbs and its not enough to bounce around in my stomach :D
  • Moooosey
    Moooosey Posts: 5
    A BAAAA-NA-NA
  • bobbietaylor733
    bobbietaylor733 Posts: 34
    Coffee and 1/2 a banana, I use the other half to make a protein shake after my workout.
  • alychil820
    alychil820 Posts: 219 Member
    1/2 banana with some peanut butter
  • ChristiSykes
    ChristiSykes Posts: 186 Member
    Green tea during/protein smoothee before and after (1/2 before, 1/2 after)
  • BarackMeLikeAHurricane
    BarackMeLikeAHurricane Posts: 3,400 Member
    Looking in the mirror.

    j/k ;)

    This is a valid answer. When I'm changing from my regular clothes into my gym clothes in the locker room I spend a few minutes flexing in the mirror in my undies. Part of the reason I do this is to make sure all of my muscles look balanced but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't also 'mirin myself. It's even better if other people are around :laugh:
  • saltedcaramel86
    saltedcaramel86 Posts: 238 Member
    Banana with some peanut butter, yum!
  • ladyrider55
    ladyrider55 Posts: 316 Member
    Protein Powder Smoothie! :happy:
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