cardio pre/post meals?

[andros]

On the off days I do 45-60min cardio but I wonder what the most ideal carbs and proteins are for a pre and post meal.

What's a good pre and post cardio meal when training in the PM?

What's a good post cardio meal when training in the AM?

 

[JonesersRX7]

To better answer this question it would be best knowing what intesity you are doing your cardio at.

Right now with the change in my work schedule I am no longer able to do cardio in the morning so I have my meal at 2:30-2:45 then leave work at 3:30, get to the gym around 4:15 and do 45 min LI cardio. Get home and do 1/2 cup of oats and 2 scoops of protein. Whole food is then ate an hour or so after. This routine is followed on cardio and lifting days.

The idea is that you want a fast acting protein source and then to replenish glycogen. Now this is what I do but I would also be curious as to what others do as well.

 

[andros]

i usually do low intensity (123bpm - 30yrs) for 45-60mins.

 

[JonesersRX7]

Then what I said above applys to your situation.