Many people have no idea when it comes to what to eat prior to a workout or afterwards. Getting the right kinds of nutrients into your body is vital at the best of times but even more so on a day of intense exercise. Usually before a workout you would need some high carb&protein foods. Taking in carbs and protein before you workout will give you the vital energy boost your muscles need to get through your workout.

Similarly, after your workout you are also going to need to intake carbs to help you regain your energy but this will vary depending on what kind of diet plan you are following. You also need to get in as much protein as possible to help your muscles recover and grow back STRONGER

Here are a few different pre/post workout meals that are perfect for anyone looking to make progress.

1.)  PRE – Oats & banana & coffee

2.) PRE – Protein shake & Brown toast topped with wholemeal peanut butter

3.) POST – Veggie omelette with advacado

4.) PRE – Dried fruit and coffee

5.) POST – Chicken breast & Brown rice

6.) POST – Lean steak & Sweet potato

7.) PRE/POST – Poached egg on brown toast

8.) POST – Protein shake & sea bass in salad

9.) PRE/POST – Homemade recovery shakes

10.) PRE – Granola with mixed nuts & 1pint water