If you’re showing up for CrossFit, lifting heavy, or pushing your conditioning, you’re already training like an athlete.
But are you eating like one?
Whether your goal is to get stronger, leaner, or just recover better, how you fuel your workouts matters — and at 033 Strength and Conditioning, we help you dial in both your training and your nutrition to get the most out of every rep.
🧠 Why Pre- and Post-Workout Nutrition Matters
You don’t need to overthink it — but when you eat and what you eat around your workouts can directly impact:
✅ Your energy during training
✅ Your strength and endurance
✅ Your recovery time
✅ Your ability to build muscle or burn fat
Think of food as fuel. If you want your body to perform well, you have to give it the right resources — before and after you train.
🥗 What to Eat to Fuel Like an Athlete
✅ Before Your Workout: Carbs + a Little Protein
The goal here is energy.
Carbohydrates are your body’s preferred fuel source for high-intensity training (yes, even for fat loss).
Examples:
- A banana with peanut butter
- Greek yogurt with honey and berries
- Rice cakes and deli meat
- Oatmeal with protein powder
💡 Eat ~60–90 minutes before training when possible.
✅ After Your Workout: Protein + Carbs (Again!)
Now it’s time to replenish and repair.
Protein helps rebuild muscle. Carbs help refill your energy stores and reduce muscle breakdown.
Examples:
- Protein shake + fruit
- Chicken, rice, and veggies
- Ground beef with sweet potato
- Cottage cheese and granola
💡 Aim to eat within 60 minutes post-workout — but don’t stress if it’s not exact.
🔁 But What About Fats?
Fats aren’t your main source of fuel during intense training — and too much fat before a workout can slow digestion.
That said, healthy fats are essential for hormone function, recovery, and long-term performance — so don’t skip them altogether.
Just space them out from your workout window when possible.
🧬 How 033 + Kitchen to Kilos Make Nutrition Simple
At 033, we partner with Kitchen to Kilos to give our members access to expert nutrition coaching that’s simple, effective, and personalized.
You’ll learn:
- What your body needs to perform and recover
- How to fuel based on your goals (fat loss, muscle gain, energy, etc.)
- When to eat around training to feel your best
- How to build meals that work in real life — no extremes, no tracking forever
Our goal?
To help you fuel your body like an athlete — no matter your starting point.
📍Want to Feel Better During Workouts and Recover Faster?
The way you eat before and after training could be the missing link in your performance.
Let’s build a plan that works for your training, schedule, and lifestyle.
👉 Click here to schedule your free consult today.
We’ll talk through your goals and show you how to train and fuel like an athlete — even if you’re just getting started.