Pre Race Nutrition

Posted by on Dec 1, 2011 in Katie's Nutrition Blog | 0 comments

With so many bootcampers taking part in Grim 8 this weekend I’ve put together some pre-race meal ideas to help you perform to your best: The night before the race a high carbohydrate meal is best to help promote glycogen stores in your muscles. Examples of these are: Pasta and sauce Jacket potato with baked beans or tuna A rice based dish with chicken or fish Go for a safe option and try...

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Snacks for after exercise

Posted by on Nov 28, 2011 in Katie's Nutrition Blog | 0 comments

Great snacks after exercise After exercise eating a meal, which is high in protein, is essential to help with muscle growth and repair. Below are a few quick meals, which are easy to make. Protein isn’t just found in meat produces, eggs, lentils, pulses and seeds are all full of protein and they also contain essential amino acids that your body cannot produce itself. Almost all vegetables,...

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Good dietary habits

Posted by on Oct 22, 2011 in Katie's Nutrition Blog | 0 comments

Good dietary habits

One of the most common questions the instructors get asked at Army Boot Camp Fitness is what should you eat before and after exercise? Here you will find some nutritional advice on what to eat and when. Before exercising: If you are doing a morning class try to have breakfast about an hour before you start. This will give the food enough time to digest and reduce the risk of cramping. Try to...

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