{"id":13816,"date":"2022-05-16T11:54:54","date_gmt":"2022-05-16T16:54:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gncholdings.wpengine.com\/learn\/beauty\/what-to-eat-before-a-workout\/"},"modified":"2026-01-30T16:47:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T21:47:52","slug":"what-to-eat-before-a-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/fitness\/what-to-eat-before-a-workout.html","title":{"rendered":"What To Eat Before A Workout"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"13816\" class=\"elementor elementor-13816\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-507c9f6d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"507c9f6d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-63e1a2e\" data-id=\"63e1a2e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6897749c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6897749c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 30-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><!-- CMS-CONTENT-CC-OVERRIDE-START --><\/p><section class=\"container simple-block-content topMag-70 topMag-sm-40 botMag-20 botMag-sm-40 botMag-md-40\" data-cmsmodule=\"text\" data-cmsslot=\"article-cms-content\"><div>Your body is like a car\u2014you need to fuel it for performance. While a high-performance vehicle may run on regular gasoline, it will certainly not perform at its best. The more you expect from your body, the more precise you need to be about the fuel you provide it. Use this guide to plan your pre-workout meals and snacks to optimize performance.<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><\/section><div><strong>Related Reading<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/diet\/tips-to-eat-healthy-at-restaurants.html\">TIPS TO EATING HEALTHY AT RESTAURANTS<\/a><\/div><p><!-- CMS-ADD-CONTENT-END --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-297223c2 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"297223c2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1dc50924\" data-id=\"1dc50924\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b0366f0 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b0366f0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3d899743\" data-id=\"3d899743\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a144476 elementor-widget elementor-widget-article_template_2_widget\" data-id=\"a144476\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"article_template_2_widget.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t            <div class=\"gnc-artclscontentsection\">\r\n            <div class=\"gnc-productltpanel\">\r\n                                <div class=\"gnc-productltwrapper\">\r\n                        <div class=\"product-img\">\r\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gncholdings.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/911761_Mar_NEWARTICLEWhatToEatBeforeAWorkout_Oatmea-6.jpg\" alt=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/gncholdings.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/911761_Mar_NEWARTICLEWhatToEatBeforeAWorkout_Oatmea-6.jpg\">\r\n                                                <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"product-container\">\r\n                        <div class=\"product-content\">\r\n                                                                                    <p>Unflavored instant oatmeal with a scoop of\u00a0<a title=\"high-quality protein\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/protein\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">high-quality protein<\/a>, like\u00a0<a title=\"whey protein concentrate or isolate\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/protein\/whey-protein\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">whey protein concentrate or isolate<\/a>. Stir in the protein powder after you cook the oatmeal to avoid a clumpy oatmeal situation.<\/p>\r\n                                                                                <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                     <div class=\"gnc-productltwrapper\">\r\n                        <div class=\"product-container\">\r\n                        <div class=\"product-content\">\r\n                                                                                    <p><p><span style=\"color: #222931; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\">A half-cup of white rice with about 3 oz. stir-fried chicken breast<\/span><\/p><\/p>\r\n                                                                                <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"product-img\">\r\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gncholdings.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/911761_Mar_NEWARTICLEWhatToEatBeforeAWorkout_chickenrice-6.jpg\" alt=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/gncholdings.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/911761_Mar_NEWARTICLEWhatToEatBeforeAWorkout_chickenrice-6.jpg\">\r\n                                                <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                   <div class=\"gnc-productltwrapper\">\r\n                        <div class=\"product-img\">\r\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gncholdings.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/911761_Mar_NEWARTICLEWhatToEatBeforeAWorkout_pizza-6.jpg\" alt=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/gncholdings.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/911761_Mar_NEWARTICLEWhatToEatBeforeAWorkout_pizza-6.jpg\">\r\n                                                <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"product-container\">\r\n                        <div class=\"product-content\">\r\n                                                                                    <p><p><span style=\"color: #222931; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-style: normal;\">Half of a pizza bagel made with low-fat mozzarella cheese<\/span><\/p><\/p>\r\n                                                                                <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                     <div class=\"gnc-productltwrapper\">\r\n                        <div class=\"product-container\">\r\n                        <div class=\"product-content\">\r\n                                                                                    <p><p><span style=\"color: #222931; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-style: normal;\">An apple with 2 oz. low-fat cheddar cheese<\/span><\/p><\/p>\r\n                                                                                <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"product-img\">\r\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gncholdings.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/911761_Mar_NEWARTICLEWhatToEatBeforeAWorkout_Applecheese-6.jpg\" alt=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/gncholdings.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/911761_Mar_NEWARTICLEWhatToEatBeforeAWorkout_Applecheese-6.jpg\">\r\n                                                <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                   <div class=\"gnc-productltwrapper\">\r\n                        <div class=\"product-img\">\r\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gncholdings.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/911761_Mar_NEWARTICLEWhatToEatBeforeAWorkout_ProteinBar.jpg\" alt=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/gncholdings.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/911761_Mar_NEWARTICLEWhatToEatBeforeAWorkout_ProteinBar.jpg\">\r\n                                                <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"product-container\">\r\n                        <div class=\"product-content\">\r\n                                                                                    <p><p>A tasty\u00a0<a title=\"protein bar\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/bars\/protein-bars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">protein bar<\/a><\/p><\/p>\r\n                                                                                <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                     <div class=\"gnc-productltwrapper\">\r\n                        <div class=\"product-container\">\r\n                        <div class=\"product-content\">\r\n                                                                                    <p><p><span style=\"color: #222931; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\">2 High-protein pancakes with a smear of peanut or almond butter<\/span><\/p><\/p>\r\n                                                                                <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"product-img\">\r\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gncholdings.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/911761_Mar_NEWARTICLEWhatToEatBeforeAWorkout_peanut_Pancake.jpg\" alt=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/gncholdings.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/911761_Mar_NEWARTICLEWhatToEatBeforeAWorkout_peanut_Pancake.jpg\">\r\n                                                <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                   <div class=\"gnc-productltwrapper\">\r\n                        <div class=\"product-img\">\r\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gncholdings.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/911761_Mar_NEWARTICLEWhatToEatBeforeAWorkout_Smoothie_.jpg\" alt=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/gncholdings.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/911761_Mar_NEWARTICLEWhatToEatBeforeAWorkout_Smoothie_.jpg\">\r\n                                                <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"product-container\">\r\n                        <div class=\"product-content\">\r\n                                                                                    <p><p><span style=\"color: #222931; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\">Smoothie with \u00bd banana, 1 cup of frozen fruit, almond milk, and a scoop of high-quality protein powder<\/span><\/p><p>Related Reading: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/recipes\/triple-berry-superfoods-supreme-smoothie.html\">TRIPLE BERRY SUPERFOODS SUPREME SMOOTHIE RECIPE<\/a><\/p><\/p>\r\n                                                                                <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                     <div class=\"gnc-productltwrapper\">\r\n                        <div class=\"product-container\">\r\n                        <div class=\"product-content\">\r\n                                                                                    <p><p><span style=\"color: #222931; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\">1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt with fruit and toasted almonds<\/span><\/p><\/p>\r\n                                                                                <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"product-img\">\r\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gncholdings.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/911761_Mar_NEWARTICLEWhatToEatBeforeAWorkout_YogurtFruit-6.jpg\" alt=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/gncholdings.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/911761_Mar_NEWARTICLEWhatToEatBeforeAWorkout_YogurtFruit-6.jpg\">\r\n                                                <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                   <div class=\"gnc-productltwrapper\">\r\n                        <div class=\"product-img\">\r\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gncholdings.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/911761_Mar_NEWARTICLEWhatToEatBeforeAWorkout_EngergyBalls-6.jpg\" alt=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/gncholdings.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/911761_Mar_NEWARTICLEWhatToEatBeforeAWorkout_EngergyBalls-6.jpg\">\r\n                                                <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"product-container\">\r\n                        <div class=\"product-content\">\r\n                                                                                    <p><p><span style=\"color: #222931; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\">Protein powder energy balls. You can check out some delicious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/recipes\/cookie-dough-collagen-balls-recipe.html\">Cookie Dough Collagen Balls<\/a>.<\/span><\/p><\/p>\r\n                                                                                <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                     <div class=\"gnc-productltwrapper\">\r\n                        <div class=\"product-container\">\r\n                        <div class=\"product-content\">\r\n                                                                                    <p><p><span style=\"color: #222931; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\">2 Hard-boiled eggs with one slice of whole-grain toast<\/span><\/p><\/p>\r\n                                                                                <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"product-img\">\r\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gncholdings.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/911761_Mar_NEWARTICLEWhatToEatBeforeAWorkout_eggs.jpg\" alt=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/gncholdings.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/911761_Mar_NEWARTICLEWhatToEatBeforeAWorkout_eggs.jpg\">\r\n                                                <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                                   <div class=\"gnc-productltwrapper\">\r\n                        <div class=\"product-img\">\r\n                                                <img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/gncholdings.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/911761_Mar_NEWARTICLEWhatToEatBeforeAWorkout_cottagecheese-6.jpg\" alt=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/gncholdings.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/911761_Mar_NEWARTICLEWhatToEatBeforeAWorkout_cottagecheese-6.jpg\">\r\n                                                <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"product-container\">\r\n                        <div class=\"product-content\">\r\n                                                                                    <p><p><span style=\"color: #222931; font-family: proxima-nova, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 300;\">1 cup Low-fat cottage cheese with fresh fruit<\/span><\/p><\/p>\r\n                                                                                <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5514984 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5514984\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7bcf5f5\" data-id=\"7bcf5f5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-001ee65 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"001ee65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gnc.com\/learn\/fitness\/unshake-up-your-supplement-routine.html\">Unshake Up Your Supplement Routine<\/a><\/p><h3>Things Not To Eat<\/h3><p>There are also some types of food you should avoid in the hour or so before a workout to prevent GI issues like heartburn, burping, cramps, gas, or diarrhea during your training. High Fiber Foods\u2014Normally, broccoli and high fiber bread are excellent foods to include in your diet, but consuming anything with a lot of fiber leading up to training is just asking for gas and bloating. Save those high-fiber foods for your recovery meal and opt for easier-to-digest carbohydrate sources. Fatty Foods\u2014Foods that contain a lot of fat take longer to digest and will leave you feeling sluggish. Pre-workout is the wrong time for a slice of pie from your favorite neighborhood pizza joint.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What to eat before a workout? It seems like a complex issue, but the bottom line is that your body craves energy from carbohydrates and protein to fuel your muscles. 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