Group fitness classes demand a lot from your body - often combining cardio, strength, and high-intensity intervals in a single session. The right nutrition helps you power through the workout and recover properly afterwards.
Key Principles for Fitness Classes
Before class: Light, easily digestible carbs 1-2 hours before. Avoid heavy meals that cause discomfort during burpees and jumping. After class: Protein for muscle repair plus carbs to replenish glycogen. Most classes burn 400-700 calories, so adequate refuelling matters.
All Fitness Class Guides
What to Eat Before HIIT
Fuel for high-intensity intervals
What to Eat After HIIT
Recovery from intense training
What to Eat Before Hyrox
Race day nutrition for Hyrox
What to Eat After Hyrox
Recovery from the fitness race
What to Eat Before CrossFit
Fuel for WODs and mixed training
What to Eat After CrossFit
Dual recovery for strength + cardio
What to Eat Before Spinning
Fuel for indoor cycling classes
What to Eat After Spinning
Recovery from high-intensity cycling
What to Eat Before Bootcamp
Fuel for HIIT + strength circuits
What to Eat After Bootcamp
3:1 carb-protein recovery
What to Eat Before Zumba
Fuel for dance fitness fun
What to Eat After Zumba
Recovery from high-energy dance
What to Eat Before Body Pump
Fuel for high-rep barbell classes
What to Eat After Body Pump
Recovery from resistance training
What to Eat Before Dance
Fuel for rehearsals and classes
What to Eat After Dance
Recovery for dancers
What to Eat Before Gymnastics
Fuel for power and precision
What to Eat After Gymnastics
Recovery for gymnasts
