Use the Metabolic Window in Your Quest for Heart Health
Being overweight increases your heart disease risk. Increasing your metabolism by building muscle is one way to burn an extra 100 calories each day, promote weight loss, and heart health.
Now that you’ve started a strength training routine, you want the best results for your efforts. This means paying attention to what and when you eat pre/post workout, as well as how frequently you train.
Foods before/after the workout for the most efficient results:
You do not want to start your morning workout without eating something first. Your blood sugar and glycogen (carbohydrates stored in muscle and liver) are depleted by morning and if you do not eat something first your body is likely to preserve fat and perform poorly. Quick absorbing carbs with give you fast fuel for your morning workout. Good choices include juice, fruit, toast, or even a sports drink — not the best time for a protein bar. If a “bar” is easiest for you to do, an energy bar would be a better choice before your morning workout. Energy bars contain more carbohydrates which provide the quick energy.