With spring on its way, people are getting ready to be able to do exercise outdoors in the nicer weather.

Guthrie County Hospital Clinical and Outpatient Dietitian Carol Laughery says that when it comes to physical health, nutrition can play a big role in how good of a workout an individual can get in. She tells Raccoon Valley Radio some tips for a morning workout.

“If you are going to get up and do a workout in the morning and you ate a sugary cereal before you went to bed, chances are you’re not going to have the energy that if you would have had like, a lean protein, fruits and vegetables, (or) a whole grain at dinnertime, and maybe had a light snack at supper. Sometimes before you exercise first thing in the morning, it’s nice to give yourself a little boost. Whether that be half a banana, some grapes or whatever digests easily, maybe a piece of toast with peanut butter, something to give you the nutrition.”

Laughery mentions that after a workout, especially one where you’ve lifted a lot, it’s important to get some protein in your system to help keep your muscles in top shape. She adds the recommended amount is 25-30 grams. To get that much protein, one egg or a greek yogurt can get you into or around that range.