I'm new! I have an exercise question.

[CLOddis]

Hi all! I am on my 5th week and have been doing high impact aerobics for 10 months. I am recently starting to 'burn out' half way through my workout. I have heard to drink gatorade; but I have never liked to drink its because its so high in sugar!! Any suggestions on something I can consume before my workout to make it through?
Thanks

[Lyssie]

Re: I'm new! I have an exercise question.

I eat a snack like an hour or two before working out, and drink lots of water if I'm doing something high intensity (like weights).

[kkat55]

Re: I'm new! I have an exercise question.

All I've ever heard is to drink a cup or two of water before working out to keep your muscles hydrated or you will lose energy.

If you are doing videos, why not come join our October Exercise Video challenge? (Clink link in my siggie for more info.)

[CLOddis]

Re: I'm new! I have an exercise question.

I drink 64+ oz of water daily and tea in between. I think I'm hydrated enough. Maybe I'll try an Atkins bar or the sort an hour before??? Thanks.

I do my regime outside of my home. Thanks for the video offer though.

[Richt]

Re: I'm new! I have an exercise question.

In my experience there is no need to eat any differently than you do normally before a work out.

What sort of exercising are you doing?

(btw, I am also moving this post to the exercise forums).

Rich

[Brook]

Re: I'm new! I have an exercise question.

I agree with Rich. There's no need for you to eat much differently, depending on what it is you're doing for your workouts.

When I run, I typically drink a protein shake about 30 minutes beforehand and that's always worked for me. For everything else, I do nothing differently. My aerobic/circuit training workouts are anywhere from 35-70 minutes.

Just say "NO" to Gatorade. If you are eating properly and are properly hydrated, there's no need for it. If anything, eat a small snack of protein and fat and you'll be good to go. It may simply be that you need to increase your calorie intake a bit over the course of the day. Experiment a little and you'll find what works for you.