PreWorkout
Why You Should Eat Honey As A Pre-Workout Snack Before Exercising – Health Digest
About 80-85% of honey is comprised of carbohydrates (primarily fructose and glucose). Fructose and glucose are simple carbs, and these naturally occurring sugars are what give honey its energy-boosting properties. “Honey is a simple carb that is quickly digested and absorbed into the bloodstream. Eating simple carbs before an endurance workout offers a quick energy boost,” explained New […]
Why You Should Think Twice Before Taking A Pre-Workout Nap – Health Digest
Shorter naps — ones that last 20-30 minutes — are a whole other story. Senior research scientist and adjunct professor of kinesiology at University of Calgary, Amy Bender, told Triathlete that there is a benefit to short naps pre-workout and longer naps after heavy exercising as well. “We recommend 20-minute naps on important training and competition days, […]
Why Your Pre-Workout Smoothie Could Be A Bad Idea – Health Digest
Even if you’re trying to increase your protein intake to build or retain muscle, adding a scoop of protein powder to your smoothie will slow down your digestion. You’ll need up to an hour for your stomach to digest the protein in your smoothie, according to Men’s Health. While fiber is an important part of […]