Topic of the Week

Best time to eat?

Common debate is about when to eat, before training or after training.....

What you need to keep in mind is that the body needs at least some glucose (blood sugar) to fuel it. When working out, it needs glucose and also some of the fat stores in your body to give you that energy to train.

If there is no blood sugar or fuel available, the body will break down/eat your muscle's glycogen or stored glucose. Many of you may have also experienced light headiness or dizziness during your training sessions which is sometimes a sign of low blood sugar. This also can make you tired and sluggish.


Thus eating something at least 45mins before training and within 45-60mins after the workout will give you best results. The fuel before training will give you the energy and the food after will help recovery as muscles absorbs more nutrients post training during that period. Remember it's not about eating heaps post training, it's not an excuse to have whatever you want, it's about the type of food you have. Be smart and have something fresh and healthy contain protein and a little carbohydrate.

Train Hard, Eat Well and Rest up!