Proper nutrition is extremely important to consider as it will fuel your body in preparation for your weekly Physie class. During a Physie lesson you will use loads of energy and burn lots of calories, so the last thing you want to do is go into class on an empty stomach. Nutrition also has a huge impact on your performance and can have a significant affect on your recovery.
Pre-Physie snacks should be a combination of protein and carbohydrates with some fat.
They also need to be light enough so that they won’t weigh you down and stop you from practicing to the best of your ability.
Need a simple go to snack before a physie class? The following foods will give you a quick energy boost and help you to the get the most out of your Physie class:
- Low-fat yogurt
- Banana
- Boiled egg
- Granola (cereal or bars)
- Soup
- Salad
- Peanut butter
- Whole wheat bread or cracker
- Fresh fruit
- Cheese
Post- Physie snacks should be eaten within 30 minutes of finishing your class and should contain protein and some carbohydrates
– keeping the fat content low.
– keeping the fat content low.
A handful of almonds and a juice are the perfect snack after your Physie lesson and will keep your metabolism burning!
What should I eat before a competition?
Depending on how close you are to performing, will change your ratio of macronutrients (carbohydrates, protein and fat).
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