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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Diet
To complete cold weather training, you must take on the right nutrients to power your body and energise you. Five preworkout nutrition tips to help you perform your best, even in cold conditions.
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Before your workout, you should only eat warm, easy-to-digest meals, such as oatmeal or soup. These meals supply energy and help your body regulate temperature during cold-weather training.
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Complex carbohydrates, such as whole grains, sweet potatoes, and brown rice, provide slow-releasing energy to fuel exercise and stay warm.
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Cold weather decreases your thirst, although cold weather can decrease appetite and hydration. During exercise, drink to ensure your body functions optimally.
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Include healthy fats like peanuts or avocado in the pre-workout. They give you long-lasting energy and keep your body warm.
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Include sources of protein like eggs, yoghurt or a shake. Protein helps muscle recovery and supplies energy for a good workout.
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Cold weather nutrition can help you reach your best in preworkout. Don’t give in to the cold; stay fueled, stay warm and train effectively.
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