Diet during exercise

When you exercise, your body uses more energy than usual. We get energy from carbohydrates, fats and proteins stored in the body, or directly through food. If you have a healthy and varied diet, your body gets the nutrients it needs. Some people may still need nutritional supplements when they exercise. Take a look in our vitamin guide and mineral guide.

Good advice during training

Do not eat heavy meals in the last 2 hours before a training session.Make sure you drink enough fluids before training.Take some carbohydrates, approx. 1 hour before training, for example through fruit or a bar.If the training lasts longer than half an hour, you should drink during the training.Frequent and small fluid intakes are more effective than few and large intakes.If you train for more than an hour, you should supplement with some carbohydrates, for example in the form of some fruit, a bar or a sports drink.

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Good advice after training

Food and drink after training is important to get the maximum benefit from the training. You will also be able to withstand greater training loads. Liquids and carbohydrates should be consumed immediately after training to shorten the recovery process. Protein intake can also affect recovery during strength training and long-term high-impact endurance training, and most people get their protein needs covered through normal diet. A few may need protein supplements. A protein bar can be a good alternative if you do not get any other nutrition directly after training. .