Are Bananas A Good Pre-Workout Snack?

6/20/2020

Most people have their own pre-workout rituals and it’s very common that a banana is included in them somewhere. They’re portable and require no prep, silverware, or refrigeration so it makes them quite handy. Let’s take a look at how they can help fuel your upcoming workout:

• Carbs
Bananas are relatively high in carbs, which can increase glycogen stores in your muscles and increase endurance for longer workout sessions.

• Easily Digestible
The fiber found in bananas slows the absorption of sugar into your bloodstream to help performance during workouts. Their composition of simple carbs and low fat makes them easily digestible and can even calm an upset stomach. This all means endurance without weighing you down.

• Potassium
Bananas are a great source of potassium, which supports healthy muscle contractions and blood pressure to avoid muscle cramps.

• Versatile
You can eat them on their own or add some Greek yogurt or peanut butter for protein before your next workout. They can even be used as the base for smoothies.

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Amanda is a mother of three (10, 7, and 5) and has been married for 14 years. My weight loss journey started July 17, 2008, one day after my daughter's first birthday. Tipping the scales at 235 pounds at 5'3, being an over weight, over tired, out of shape role model no longer appealed to me and I knew it was time for a change. Three pregnancies later, I had lost a total of 105 pounds. I had run 2 marathons and dozens of half marathons. Something was missing. I was thin, but I wasn't fit. I wasn't healthy. I could feel it in my insides. I was 136 pounds and a size 8. Something didn't add up. I got my certification in personal training, nutrition, weight management, and dove into supplementation and whole foods. 90 days later, I gained 10 pounds and lost two pants sizes (8 to a 4).

Continuing on this path, all of my clients wanted to know how I was doing it. I always dreamed of creating a business that truly added value to people and improved their health. My husband, Grant, and I decided it was time to take that leap.

December 9, 2016, Simply Prepped Meals was born. Based around the mission of providing whole food based nutrition to people's doorsteps, we set out to create a new idea that fast food didn't have to be expensive or bad for you. Six months later, we built our permanent location in Cynthiana, IN. Then, January 2, 2018, we entered into a partnership with the YMCA of Southern Indiana to continue spreading the word of meal prep and eating with purpose.

Amanda coaches individually as well as continues to drive their business. Any questions about personal coaching can be directed to her at [email protected]

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