Bootcamp enrollment is complete. Excitement sets in as the person begins preparing for their first class and they are pumped and ready to go! Now is the time for some real body-changing results to happen. But not so quickly, unless a person takes the time to learn the proper role that nutrition is going to play, they won't be seeing the results they're looking for.
Don't get this wrong, bootcamps will always offer positive health benefits for any person enrolled in one, however, when they get the nutrition game playing along as well, the results can be astounding.
Here's a quick peek into how a person should properly design his or her nutrition program for the bootcamp.
Pump Up The Protein
Most people have heard it before, if exercise is being performed, it's in ones best interested to load up on the protein. Now, protein requirements don't shoot sky-high just because exercise is being performed like some are led to believe. They do go up, however.
Anyone that is actively engaging in physical activity such as a bootcamp class would be well advised to up their protein to one gram per pound of bodyweight. For most people, this shouldn't be too big of a challenge.
This protein is going to provide all the building blocks necessary to repair those muscles after a hard bootcamp session. Remember, a person's muscle tissue will break down slightly when this type of exercise is performed, so right after, the body needs to build it right back up again.
Protein is the nutrient to do it.
Good protein sources a person could choose from to snack on before and after a bootcamp class include egg whites (fat is should be limited at this time), chicken breasts, any type of fish or seafood, low-fat yogurt or whey protein powder.
Energize The Body With Carbohydrates
Think the low carb diet is the way to go for maximum fat loss? Think again. While a person may want to lower their carbohydrate intake throughout the day, right before and after a workout is not when to cut them out!
Bring back the bagels!
While it's not advised that bootcampers gorge themselves with high carb foods before the workout as that will sit in them like a ton of bricks, having some carbohydrates will provide an immediate source of energy – exactly what's needed to keep the intensity level up.
Smart choices include low-fat cereal, a whole grain English muffin, a piece of fruit, or some brown rice.
When a person combines the carbohydrates and protein together into their pre and post-bootcamp meal, they're all set for prime nutrition that will deliver results.
So pack up a gym bag, grab some runners, and fill a water bottle, but don't leave home without a solid set of snacks to fuel the session.
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