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Monday, August 3, 2009

Body Building Nutrition Tips, The Importance Of Pre-Workout Nutrition

By Ricardo d Argence

The same holds true for each and every one of your workouts if the saying says, "if you fail to prepare, you are preparing to fail". Every gym session must be faced with mental and physical preparedness because it is a battle.

A carefully planned pre-workout meal will ensure that you always enter the gym at peak strength and will provide your body with the necessary tools to battle the weights as effectively as possible.

The meal you eat before working out must accomplish three things: 1. Making you as strong as possible. 2. During the workout you should provide your mind and muscles with a constant stream of balanced energy. 3. You will be minimizing the muscle breakdown process in addition to providing the necessary tools to help your body recover post-workout.

Making sure you are properly hydrated, is the first thing you should do before a workout. Liquids are essential in maintaining strength and stamina, so be sure to drink a sufficient amount of water several hours before your workout.

Your pre-workout meal should be eaten approximately 30 to 45 minutes before you enter the gym. The initial ingredient in this meal is, obviously, protein. Maintaining an anabolic workout state helps prevent muscle breakdown and this protein will help you do that.

In order to prevent muscle catabolism, consuming Whey protein before exercise is a wise choice. It is suggested that you mix your whey protein with milk, for it will help to slow down the speed at which the protein is released which will give your body a steady flow of amino acids through the course of your workout.

Along with your protein shake you should also consume 1-2 portions of low-glycemic carbohydrates. Low glycemic carbohydrates are ideal before the workout because they are broken down and absorbed gradually in the bloodstream, providing your body with a steady stream of energy throughout your workout.

Your body responds to consumption of high glycemic carbohydrates, which are quickly released into your bloodstream, your body responds by releasing a surge of insulin to help your system even out your body's blood sugar. Rapid fluctuation in insulin levels is the last thing you want in the middle of high intensity workout so choose carbohydrates that will not cause this.

Pre-workout carbs, such as oatmeal, apples, or brown rice, will keep your energy high throughout the workout by providing your body with a stream of sugars. When you are in training, it is important to eat a small meal prior to your session to allow for easy digestion as well as preventing sickness. It is not a good idea to work out without eating beforehand. - 17273

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