In this episode of FIT to Teach, Kyle Pfaffenbach, an associate professor at Eastern Oregon University, and LEAP intern Nathan Marshall discuss the importance of proper nutrition around exercise. They cover pre-workout meal timing, highlighting the optimal times to consume carbohydrates to enhance performance and avoid sluggishness. They also delve into intra-exercise nutrition, recommending simple sugars and sports drinks to maintain energy levels. Post-exercise nutrition emphasizes the importance of protein intake for recovery. The aim is to build sustainable healthy habits by trying different nutritional strategies each week. Listeners are encouraged to send in questions and participate in wellness explorations at EOU’s LEAP lab.

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