Cycling under the roof has been gaining popularity during this time of the year. How to eat when you train in the morning, at midday or in the evening?
Below I present some general tips that aim at:
BEFORE
– 2 glasses of still water after getting out of bed
– a small snack, rich in carbohydrates (150-200kcal) + coffee, if you need it
DURING
– 400-600ml of still water or low-calorie electrolyte drink (that’s if we want to reduce kcal intake- if not, isotonic beverage)
AFTER
– minimum 2 glasses of still water + 500-700kcal nutritious breakfast. If you have little time, a recovery drink (gainer) and a small snack will also pass the exam
BEFORE
– 2-3 glasses of still water between waking up and midday workout
– a small snack rich in carbohydrates (150-200kcal) + coffee, if you need it, an hour before training
DURING
– 2 bottles 400-500ml: one with still water and the other with isotonic or a low-calorie electrolyte drink (if we want to reduce kcal)
AFTER
– a minimum of 2 glasses of still water + a nutritious lunch of 600-800kcal within 30-60min after training. If you have little time, a recovery drink (gainer) and 250-300kcal carbohydrate snack will also pass the exam
BEFORE
– 2 glasses of still water in the hour preceding the training
– a small snack rich in carbohydrates (150-200 kcal)
DURING
– 1 bottle of 750ml of still water or a low-calorie electrolyte drink (if we want to reduce kcal intake- if not, then isotonic)
AFTER
– a minimum of 2 glasses of still water + a light supper (350-500kcal) rich in protein and a small amount of carbohydrates and fats. It’s best if you eat dinner at least 1.5h before bedtime, optimally 2-2.5 hours.
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