Nutrition for calisthenics

wanderingarcher
wanderingarcher Posts: 695 Member
edited November 27 in Food and Nutrition
I’m looking for input from people who are doing calisthenics training. I’ve switched my entire workout routine to focus on 3 or 4- 2 hour calisthenics sessions/week (and I still walk/run 3-4 miles on the off days). I had been aiming at 1500 cal/day (still have around 20 lbs to lose), but I think I’m under-eating, just from how I feel depleted.
I eat clean, cannot tolerate much animal protein (I do have some, just not loads) or grains.

Any tips or links to good info?
Greatly appreciated.

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  • Cbean08
    Cbean08 Posts: 1,092 Member
    Try upping your carb intake before your workout. I'm doing a lot more calisthenic and conditioning training right now in addition to running. I eat a high carb breakfast first thing upon waking - a large apple and a Clif Builder Bar. About an hour or 2 after my workout, I have higher protein - eggs and a protein shake or chicken and a Quest Bar.

    You can find carbs in other things like milk and yogurt, fruit, fruit snacks, pudding, honey.
  • deannalfisher
    deannalfisher Posts: 5,600 Member
    Are you eating back your workout calories?
  • wanderingarcher
    wanderingarcher Posts: 695 Member
    Thanks.
    I don’t count calories exactly. Guesstimate, because it makes me crazy to count. (I used to religiously)
    I’m going to eat more, work on getting more fats and protein, and try to listen to my body.
  • Cbean08
    Cbean08 Posts: 1,092 Member
    wanderingarcher wrote: »
    Thanks.
    I don’t count calories exactly. Guesstimate, because it makes me crazy to count. (I used to religiously)
    I’m going to eat more, work on getting more fats and protein, and try to listen to my body.

    Good! I don't count right now either, but don't be afraid to do a little extra replenishing if you are feeling the hunger. Or, you might find that sports drink is helpful. Even though they are mostly sugar, your body will use the energy quickly as it is a fast acting carb. That's why sports players will drink Gatorade mid- game for an extra boost of energy.
  • IGbnat24
    IGbnat24 Posts: 520 Member
    Work smarter, not harder. You’d probably get more out of an intense 1hr workout. My guess is you feel depleted because you’re dragging your body through 2hr sessions. You can’t possibly be working at your max ability for so long unless you’re taking long breaks between sets. Throw burpees, box jumps, or jump lunges between your rounds and call it a day after 60min.
  • wanderingarcher
    wanderingarcher Posts: 695 Member
    IGbnat24 wrote: »
    Work smarter, not harder. You’d probably get more out of an intense 1hr workout. My guess is you feel depleted because you’re dragging your body through 2hr sessions. You can’t possibly be working at your max ability for so long unless you’re taking long breaks between sets. Throw burpees, box jumps, or jump lunges between your rounds and call it a day after 60min.
    Yep. Exactly. Thanks. I realized this and cut the workouts in half. I was overzealous. Ha. You’d think by now I’d know better. :)
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