January 11, 2021 3 min read
Regular exercise plays a crucial role in weight loss. After all, it helps you expend more energy and burn more calories leading to fat loss. But did you know that in order to make the most out of your sweat sessions, you need to eat?
It seems counter-intuitive to load up on calories when you’re trying to burn them. But in this blog, we’ll be talking about the importance of pre-workout nutrition and what you need to eat for the best workout ever. Let’s get started!
HIIT is a type of workout that alternates between intense bursts of activity less intense activity or complete rest. It’s a great way to boost aerobic activity while burning calories and fat.
While it’s commonly associated with activities like cycling, running, moves like burpees and jump squats, HIIT workouts don’t always have to involve high-impact movements.
You can still reap the fat-burning and metabolism-boosting benefits of a HIIT workout using low-impact moves. This is an excellent option for people who may be injured, pregnant women, or if you’re still sore from a previous workout.
Low impact HIIT exercises are just as efficient and time-saving as their high-impact counterparts. They are also gentler on the joints and muscles so you’re less likely to get injured and experience DOS the next day.
Carbs are one of the three macronutrients that form a large part of our diet. It’s one of the body’s main sources of energy along with protein and fat. The body breaks it down into glucose which it then uses to fuel our activities from breathing to doing burpees.
Carbohydrates can be classified into three types:
Carbohydrates often get a bad rap due to the misconception that they cause weight gain. But carbs aren’t evil. In fact they play an important role in your workouts. It’s a great fuel that can improve your physical performance especially during high-intensity workouts.
Healthy carbohydrates can be sourced from a variety of foods including nuts, fruits, vegetables, seeds, grains and legumes. These contain vitamins, fiber, and minerals which are important for keeping the body happy and healthy.
What you need to be careful of is food that are high in calories, are loaded with simple sugars, and have little nutritional value like candies, sodas, and junk food.
If you want to give your workouts an extra boost, don’t reach for that candy bar or cookie. Instead, try snacking on these to give your body a steady supply of glucose while you workout:
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