Pre-Workout Breakfast Ideas - Myprotein™

Having a smart breakfast before your morning workout is crucially important. You wouldn’t be able to start your car without fuel, and it can be difficult to get your body started after 8+ hours without any fuel.  

There are a few things to consider when choosing the best breakfast for your workout — read on to find out how to maximize your morning routine to boost your performance. 

How to Pick the Best Pre-Workout Breakfast

When considering what to eat before your morning workout, think about three things:  

• How long do you have before your workout? 
• What type of exercise and what intensity are you planning? 
• How long will your workout last?

You might have heard all kinds of recommendations about morning meals — and they vary a lot because everyone is different. Some people feel weak or lethargic if they don’t eat a large meal, and others swear they get stomach cramps if they eat anything heavy. But if you consider the three factors listed above, you can choose the best meal to fuel your exercise. 

When you’re exercising, your body focuses on fueling your muscles that are working instead of focusing on digestion – which is why eating a large, heavy meal too close to intense exercise can give you some major stomach pain. The key is to get healthy fuel without overdoing it. 

1. How long do you have before your workout?

Timing matters most — you don’t want to choose a giant, heavy breakfast if you plan to hit some hard cardio within the next twenty minutes. If possible, try to wake an hour before your workout to get hydrated and get some food in your system. If you have two or three hours before you hit the gym, you can eat a more substantial meal.