Diet for Endurance Exercise

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Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of fuel during exercise. A diet high in carbohydrate-rich foods such as whole grain products, vegetables, fruits and legumes, can help you exercise longer and faster.

What you eat before, during and after an endurance exercise can also impact your performance and recovery.

Before exercise

The size and timing of a meal or snack before an intense workout depends on your individual needs. The longer the time between eating and activity the more you might be able to eat.

Approximately 2 – 4 hours before an endurance event,drink plenty of fluids and try to eat a meal high in carbohydrates (e.g. grain products, fruits and vegetables), relatively low in protein (small servings of choices such as chicken, beans, or hummus), and fibre and low in fat.

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