I was wondering how you should structure your diet for cardio and weight training, mainly pre and post workout. I have read quite a few contradicting articles from various places...

This is what I think I know so far :lol:

Weight training:
Pre:
Low-Med GI Carbs, e.g. Oats
Protein - meat, protein powder

Post:
High GI Carbs, e.g. dextrose - (but not too much as to cause an insulin spike and thus stored extra as fat)
Fast working protein e.g. whey protein (causes the insulin spike)

Is Cardio the same, as you need to keep your glycogen levels high pre workout, and then replenish post workout?

It depens on the cardio. If it´s low intensity cardio(65-75% HR) it´s better
to eat a p/f meal after. You can also eat a p/f meal before the training or do it fasted if you prefer that.

If it higher intensity cardio, like 85-90% HR, you should eat exactly like you do before and after weight training. It´s very different and it´s more like weight training than low intensity cardio if we talk about nutrition and pre/post meals.

:gl:

RM....

I was actually intending doing HIIT :)

Thanks for the information mate :)

Foley