Mini Consult | Should You Eat Before a Workout? The Truth About Fasted Training

Should you eat before exercise, or is fasted training better for fat loss?In this Mini Consult episode, Mathew answers a listener's question from Shirley about what to eat before a workout and whether a banana, snack, or full meal is the best option.With so much conflicting nutrition advice online, it can be hard to know what's actually worth following. Mathew breaks down the science behind fasted training, fat burning, workout performance, and recovery in a simple, practical way.You'll learn: Whether fasted training really burns more fat  When a banana is enough before exercise  Why workout intensity matters when deciding what to eat  The best timing for meals before training  Why protein after exercise is essential for recovery  How to fuel morning workouts without feeling sick or sluggish If you've ever wondered what you should eat before the gym, a run, Pilates, HIIT, or strength training session, this episode will help you cut through the confusion and make better decisions for your health and performance.One takeaway: Fuel your body for the workout you want to perform, not just the calories you want to burn.Send your questions for future Mini Consult episodes via Instagram @treatmenttablepodcast or email [email protected].🎧 Episode Resources & LinksPodcast Sponsor: Active Movement Studiohttps://activemovement.com.auWatch the exercises from this episode:https://www.instagram.com/treatmenttablepodcast/Podcast Producer Nellie: https://www.instagram.com/producer_nellie/Royalty-Free Music: Kontraa Studio | UKA Music. Pixabay.comSee you next week on the Treatment Table!