Outdoor activities often last longer than gym sessions - a day hike can be 6+ hours, a round of golf takes 4 hours. This changes your nutrition needs: you need fuel that lasts, food you can carry, and often the ability to eat on the go.
Key Principles for Outdoor Activities
Before activities: Good breakfast or meal before heading out - you'll be away from your kitchen for hours. Pack snacks for during the activity. During activities: Bring easily portable food - energy bars, nuts, fruit, sandwiches. After activities: Proper meal to refuel. Outdoor activities burn more than people expect, especially hiking with elevation gain.
All Walking & Outdoor Guides
What to Eat Before Hiking
Fuel for trails and summits
What to Eat After Hiking
Recovery from the trail
What to Eat Before a Long Walk
Fuel for multi-hour rambles
What to Eat After a Long Walk
Recovery from day walks
What to Eat Before Climbing
Fuel for bouldering and routes
What to Eat After Climbing
Recovery for forearms and fingers
What to Eat Before Golf
Fuel for focus across 18 holes
What to Eat After Golf
Post-round recovery nutrition
