Perhaps the finest method for weight loss is a combination of cardiovascular exercise and a diet rich in fiber and low in simple sugars. While this is true for most people, at Athlon Elite our members learn that both fiber and simple sugars have a place in our diets. Timing of these nutrients is essential for keeping the fire burning hot, but also keeping us safe from injury and over-training. So, the tip of the day…

Eat fiber throughout your day EXCEPT around your workout. Ideally you want no fiber to enter your mouth 2 hours before, or until 90 minutes after your workout. This will ensure that stomach discomfort is held to a minimum, and digestion of carbohydrates is not hindered following a workout.

Eat your veggies, your fruit, and your pysilium husk… just not around your workout.

Any questions, contact Athlon Elite’s in house sports nutritionist Dave Brown at trisport@gmail.com