Wondering what to eat before you hit the gym?
In this episode, we break down pre-workout nutrition for resistance training — including which macros matter most, how meal timing changes what you should eat, and real-life examples based on when you train (morning, mid-day, or evening).
Whether your goal is building muscle, fat loss, or simply performing your best in the gym, we’ll help you understand how to adjust your pre-workout meals to match your goals, schedule, and digestion cues. From meals eaten hours before training to snacks 30 minutes before, this guide gives you clarity on what actually matters most.
0:00 Intro
02:57 Macros and Pre-workout Fuel (What’s Priority?)
06:52 How Meal Timing Changes Ideal Meal Composition (3+ Hours vs. 1 Hour vs. 30 Mins or Less)
16:58 Applications Based On Workout Time of Day (Morning, Mid-Day, & Evening)
24:31 The #1 Goal of Your Pre-Workout Meal
25:27 Tailoring Pre-Workout Nutrition to Different Phases (Fat Loss vs. Gaining)
29:18 Additional Key Takeaways
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