10 Pre-Workout Snack Ideas for Optimal Fitness
Eating before a workout is important as it maximizes your exercise performance and recovery. But like any healthy, balanced post-workout meals, there are also snacks which are ideal for a pre-workout among pro-cheerleaders.
1. Crackers and Biscuits
Inexpensive, easy to prepare and consume, crackers are the way to go especially for pro cheerleaders on a budget with hectic schedules. These easily accessible snacks have just the right amount of carbs for a short intense workout.
2. Avocado Toast and Hard-Boiled Egg
If you have a lot of prep-time for your workout then this delightful combination is your cup of tea. The avocado toast’s high carb content fuels well your short but high intensity exercise. While the egg’s high protein keeps you going for longer sessions.
3. Tuna Sandwich
Tuna protein, bread carbs, and celery (or lettuce) fiber. What more could you ask for? This complete package is best for cheerleaders with high metabolism. Tuna sandwich is very safe to eat in large quantities as long as it's accompanied with regular workouts.
4. Chocolate Protein Smoothie with Marshmallows
Going out for a long jog? Got you covered. Love chocolates? Sweets? Here's what you need. It's easy to prepare, easy to consume, and long lasting fuel to help you burn those fats. This straightforward snack is also ideal for your long duration muscle toning exercises. So after making that choco-protein smoothie, add some twist by topping it with some sweet marshmallows.
5. Spinach Omelette
For a tasty pre-workout protein source with abundant vitamins, go for green leaves and eggs. Spinach Omelettes make sure you last long on the workout while feeling satisfied and bloated along the way.
6. Peanut Butter on Apple
Slice your apples and add a spread of peanut butter topping. You can also sprinkle nuts or your favorite legumes. Easy to prepare, light on the stomach, but balanced and ideal for short high intensity workouts. Also, if you’re in a hurry, an apple and a PB sachet will do.
7. Leftover Meat, Green Beans, and Sweet Potato
Instead of stacking up your fridge with additional workout snacks, why not be thrifty and reheat protein rich meat from the night before? Add some green beans for vitamins and sweet potato for carbs. This way, your only preparation is just some reheating while you also save a lot of money. A piece of advice though, don’t eat too much in this heavy combination - you might throw up.
8. Blueberry Banana Protein Smoothie
Fruits? Check. Protein? Check. A tasty delight? A huge check! Nothing is more satisfying than a pre-workout snack with a taste of a post-workout reward. Toss some blueberry, bananas, yogurt (non-fat or full-fat), milk (almond or cow’s), and ice to your blender. Turn it on, wait, serve, drink, and have a lot of fuel to crush your workout in order to maintain that divine figure of yours.
9. Coconut Water
Whoever said refreshments are only for post-workouts probably never heard of coconut water. Aside from its easily digested carb contents, coconut water is also a very satisfying pre-workout drink. It has a high amount of potassium and electrolytes so that you won't get tired or thirsty easily when working out.
10. Canned Tuna or Flakes in Oil
I know there are some who want to eat without compliments, so why not eat straight out of the can? High in protein with almost no fat (except for Omega-3), canned tuna is of the easiest to eat pre-workout snacks. Pair it with crackers and biscuits, then you have an easy and inexpensive full balanced pre-workout snack.
With a wide availability and variety of healthy pre-workout foods to eat, you only need to think about the prep part!
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