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What to eat before and after an early workout
Train at 6 a.m. on an empty stomach or after a snack? The answer depends on the class you choose.
Hoàng QuânHIIT & Boxing Coach
For gentle yoga such as Hatha or Yin, training fasted is fine with a glass of warm water. But HIIT and lifting need some fuel to sustain the intensity.
30 minutes before
- A small banana
- A slice of wholegrain toast with peanut butter
- Half a cup of Greek yoghurt
Within an hour after
Aim for a breakfast with 20–30 g of protein and slow carbs: eggs, sticky rice with beans, chicken phở with fewer noodles, or oats with milk. Don't forget to rehydrate — especially in Saigon heat.
