Coffee Beats Supplements as the Smarter Pre-Workout Pick
Skip the supplements. According to registered dietitian and TODAY nutrition editor Natalie Rizzo, the best pre-workout boost is already in your kitchen-and it costs less than a dollar.
Pre-Workout Nutrition 1 article
Pre-Workout Nutrition examines the practical questions behind food, fluids and supplements used before exercise, with attention to timing, digestion and actual training needs. The editorial treatment can consider the time available before activity, meal or snack size, carbohydrate and protein sources, fat or fiber tolerance, fluids, caffeine when relevant, and the difference between ordinary food and specialized pre-workout products. The practical goal is to help readers choose an amount and format they can realistically eat or drink before activity rather than presenting one pre-workout meal or supplement as mandatory.