DO I NEED TO EAT BEFORE MY MORNING WORKOUT?

It's a personal preference! Consider a few things when deciding if you should eat before a sweat sessions! How hungry do you feel? What type of workout are you going to do? How does your body normally digest food? If you are planning to do a longer and more intense workout ( for example a HIIT class or anything longer than 40 minutes) we definitely would suggest a healthy breakfast or snack beforehand!

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WHAT ABOUT FASTED CARDIO?

In the fitness world this is known as "the fat burning zone", because the body turns to fat for fuel when glucose is insufficent. After a long sleep, your glucose is usually depleted, so morning exercise can help get you into the fat burning state quicker. If you feel weak without a snack beforehand, we 100 percent recommend a pre-workout meal!

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COFFEE BEFORE OR AFTER A SWEAT SESSION?

Coffee in the morning is a big YES in our world! Coffee before a morning workout can actually intensify the fat-burn in your class and adds a little adrenaline to your movement. Coffee can trigger some digestive issues for some so definitely consider this when deciding to caffeinate or not!

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WHAT'S AN IDEAL PRE-WORKOUT BREAKFAST & ROUTINE?

The ideal breakfast would include healthy carbs (such as fruits & vegetables, or healthy toast) with a small amount of protein ( such as peanut butter or protein powder in a smoothie.) These foods can digest easily. If you have a meal that has high protein and fat content, you will likely feel bloated and maybe cramping when you hit the mat. We also recommend waiting about 30 minutes after eating before jumping into class!

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