Pre-Workout Snacks

Are you being smart about fueling your body prior to a workout? You’ll want to grab a snack 30-60 minutes prior to activity, in order to build muscle, burn fat, and recover quickly! Here are some basic grab and go meals to get you ready for that big game, match, or outdoor activity!


Peanut Butter and Apple:

• One apple and 2 tablespoons of peanut butter are all you need for a quick carb meal!
  
  

Fruit Cheese:

• Use half a cup of cottage cheese, topped off with half a cup of your favorite fruit! Cottage cheese is low in calories and high in protein.
  
  

Sporty Water:

• Find an 8 oz low-sugar sports drink for a little fuel! For the older athletes, add a scoop of BCAA powder for help maintaining muscle.
  
  

Oats n’ Go:

• ½ cup of steel ground oats topped with a tablespoon of dried fruit and almonds for a quick carbo load.
  
  

Toasty Eggs:

• Have one or two hard boiled eggs with one piece of whole-wheat toast
  
  

Cup o’ Fruit:

• Simple and yummy, combine three of your favorite fruits in a cup and you’re all set!