Fuel

What to Eat Before a Morning Session

You do not need a full meal to train well early. A small amount of fast carbohydrate is usually enough.

What to Eat Before a Morning Session

In brief

  • A small snack beats training fasted for most sessions under an hour.
  • Choose fast carbohydrate: fruit, toast, a banana.
  • Drink water before coffee.

The best pre-workout food is the one that digests quickly and does not sit heavy.

Keep it small

Aim for something you could finish in two minutes. A banana, a slice of toast with honey, or a small glass of juice.

Timing

Within an hour of your session is plenty. If you train within thirty minutes of waking, go with liquid or fruit.

Do not forget water

You lose fluid overnight. A full glass before your first coffee costs nothing and helps by the third set.