Do you often feel exhausted and lethargic just before beginning your workout routine? It doesn’t matter if you have recently started exercising or have been doing it for a while.
During a workout, you burn calories and drain your energy. Thus, you need to be fueled with energy to have enough to drain and refuel again after exercising.
A sluggish start results in a substandard workout, and by the end of the session, you will be utterly weakened to do anything else through the rest of the day.
You can use pre-workout energy boosters to support your body and get the most out of your workout. And by reading this article, you’ll know things you need to do to begin your session all pumped up and end it with a spring in your step.
Before Workout
Sleep Like a Log
There’s a reason why people who work out early in the morning get better results. There’s no better way to refill your physical, emotional, and spiritual energy than by getting a good night’s sleep. The time of the day doesn’t matter as long as you sleep around 7-8 hours just before working out.
Drink (Water) Like a Fish
Sweating while exercising is a sign of an excellent workout session. But you need to be hydrated enough to sweat. Experts recommend that you drink at least two glasses of water an hour or two before working out.
Eat Like a Bird
You don’t need to eat much before the session, just enough to ensure an energetic workout. Your food must be rich in carbohydrates and protein since that’s what you will be burning off. A couple or four eggs (or a protein shake with fruits for vegans) is recommended.
After Workout
Stretch Like a Cat
Warming up before starting your exercises is a given. But stretching after a vigorous workout session is important too. It eases up your sore muscles and keeps fatigue at bay. Focus on stretching the muscle groups you worked out, and hold each stretch for about 15 seconds.
Drink Like a Duckling
Your body will be heavily dehydrated after the session. But don’t chug the entire glass or you might choke. Drink in small sips, just like a duckling. Let the water find time to get absorbed into your system.
Eat Like a Pony
You need to replace the carbs and proteins burned during the workout. This is when you will have a proper breakfast. Ensure that it is high in carbs and protein so you can go about your day with a renewed spirit. A point to note: don’t begin eating right after the session. Wait for an hour and eat in morsels, don’t gobble it up.
Note Down Your Workout
Put the hour before eating breakfast to good use. Note down everything you did during the workout and calculate the calories burned. Did it turn out exactly as planned? Great work! You can keep track of your sessions every week to know when to increase the sets or weights.
Follow these tips to feel good about yourself each day, both before and after the workout. You may need to refer back to this article for a few days initially. But it won’t take long for you to get used to this routine and start enjoying every workout session!
