Eating before and after exercising

When we exercise, our bodies use energy, either supplied by carbohydrates stored in our bodies, or from the food we eat.

• If the exercise is demanding or we exercise for a long time, we use more stored carbohydrate.
• If your energy is low, or you're doing a lo...

Recent research shows that training in a fasted state can lead to efficient fuel use, fat burning, improved blood sugar and hormone regulation. This is helpful when training for a marathon to help delay fatigue.

• Studies also show that eating soon after exerci...

Protein has been associated with building our muscles. Resistance exercise tears up muscles, requiring protein to be rebuilt by the body. Protein supplement companies promote consuming their products post-workouts, but a majority of the consumers find it difficult to tell if there is any real eff...