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EPISODE · Aug 11, 2026 · 17 MIN

#405: What to Eat Before and After Working Out: A Practical Fueling Guide for People Over 40

from The FIT40 Podcast · host Bryan Fitzsimmons

WORK WITH ME✅ Want a clear plan and someone to keep you on track?👉 Let’s talk about your goals and what you need in a Free Intro Call.Pick a day & time by clicking this link: https://fit40coaching.com/social/Email: [email protected] wonder what you should actually eat before and after exercise to feel energized instead of bloated or faint? In this episode of the Fit40 Podcast, I’m breaking down practical pre- and post-workout fueling strategies designed specifically for busy adults over 40. As a certified personal trainer and fitness coach in Greenville, North Carolina, I help men and women skip the bro-science and focus on functional health. You'll learn why fed workouts generally beat fasted sessions, how to avoid digestion issues during training, the truth about the post-workout protein window, and how prioritizing fiber and unsaturated fats supports long-term metabolic health. Subscribe today for more actionable midlife health and nutrition tips!AFFILIATE LINKS:Try Tonal for 30 Days Risk Free: https://tonal.sjv.io/FIT40CONNECT WITH ME ONLINEFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bryan.fitzsimmonsInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/coach_fitzz/⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@coach_fitzz?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@bryan_fit40 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bryanfitzsimmon.substack.com

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