Preventing Workout Fatigue – Send Your Tips

Happy Hump Day!

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The weekend is almost here. And you know what happens after this weekend? Well…I’m going to be in Chicago next week! That’s what! I’m so excited! I’m going to the Healthy Living Summit and it will be my first blogger convention. Woohoo!

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Breakfast was a mouth-watering bowl of oatmeal! Plus coffee.

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I made oatmeal for me and hubby with half water and half milk. I mixed in blueberries and topped the bowl with flaxseed meal, cacao nibs and a crumble of Great Harvest oat bran blueberry muffin.

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Hubby and I had a lunch date today! That never happens! So glad I was able to escape my office today.

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We went to Brixx and split some bruschetta…

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…and a pizza – 1/2 quattro fromaggio and half roasted chicken. I actually only had 2 pieces of pizza and a couple pieces of bruschetta. It was very yummy though!

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Hubby brought me some donuts, too! Unfortunately, the doughnut flipped in the bag and a lot of the top icing stuck to the bag. Doh! It still tasted good.

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Post work I went to ZUMBA! Yes…another day of zumba. I can’t stop myself. 🙂 I’m addicted! I felt really tired in class tonight, though. I don’t know if it was due to me being dehydrated, me eating those donuts, me staying up late last night working on stuff, me not having enough veggies today, or me being on my third day of zumba in a row (all things I try to avoid to keep my energy levels up)…but I was definitely sluggish today.

I didn’t let my fatigue keep me from a good workout, though! I danced carefully (since it seems easier to injure yourself when you’re tired) but reached hard for energy within so I still had a really good time.

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I had some almonds post-workout.

And I stayed late with the instructor to choreograph a new song to Christina Aguilera’s Aint’ No Other Man. Omg, you guys…the choreo is so freakin cute! I think I’m going to share it with my private class next week! 😉

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Hubby was a doll and made dinner tonight – TJ’s breaded halibut (frozen, baked) with tartar sauce, sauteed asparagus, and Annie’s mac and cheese.

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And for a post-dinner snack (feeling pretty ravenous after my workout today) / dessert – a yogurt parfait. Not as pretty as the last one, but equally delish! This one was made with plain Oikos (*) sweetened with maple syrup, Galaxy Granola Not Sweet Vanilla and farmers market blueberries.

What do you do to prevent fatigue during workouts? Do you have a special snack, stay hydrated…tell me your secret! 🙂

14 thoughts on “Preventing Workout Fatigue – Send Your Tips”

  1. I’m so excited for HLS! Can’t believe it’s almost here. 🙂

    I try to stay super hydrated – replenish minerals with EmergenC packets or coconut water.

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  2. For an evening workout I make sure that I drink tons of water during the afternoon. I also make sure to have slow burning carbs in the afternoon. Then drink tons more of water during the workout. If the workout is longer than 1hr of cardio, electrolytes in the water.

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  3. Hydration is definitely key, but not just during or right before the workout – more like days before! In other words, being good about drinking water throughout the day everyday is the best idea.
    Also, a small carb + protein pre-workout snack that is easy on the stomach and re-fueling immediately after a workout is very important. Lots of people say the 30 min. window after exercise is when your body/muscles are most receptive to being refueled, so is it important to have something right away to optimize recovery!

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  4. If I’m planning to have a hard workout in the evening, when my energy tends to dip (I am definitely a lark, not an owl!), I pack the makings for a mid-afternoon protein shake. I drink it 1 or 2 hours before heading to the track or gym– it’s made a huuuge difference. The ritual of it gets my head in the game, too, which helps significantly.

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  5. Workout fatigue for me is doing the same workout every day. If you throw something new in your routine it does wonders for the mental aspect. Also, muscle confusion stems from this and your body will benefit more. Just like anything else, your body can become immune and produce no results if you are doing the same thing every day. 🙂

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  6. Yum! Now I want a doughnut! Gatorade usually gives me the boost I need to get through a run if I’m low on energy…some days, though, I just give myself a pass. You are usually tired for a reason and benefit from rest! That’s what I tell myself anyway. 🙂

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  7. I think everyone’s different. I workout a lot and pretty hard, but I don’t really drink water when I workout, and I never eat. I think it’s funny when people carry around these crazy beverages while they lift weights, yet they aren’t breaking a sweat. Our body’s are built to work hard and can put up with a lot. I think what is really important is getting proper nutrition pre & post workout; protein with both, a slower carb before and a fast carb after.. jmo though 🙂

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  8. I usually work out in the morning, so if I have anything to eat it’s usually really small. If I wake up early enough, I’ll have an Activia yogurt (sometimes just half). If I roll out of bed right before I have to lace up, then I pop a prune or two. A perfect snack to power through my run and tide me over until breakfast. They’re a good source of carbs that give me energy for my run!

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