The equation for weight maintenance is fairly simple - balance kilojoules in with kiloujoules out. This is best achieved via regular exercise.

But there is still some confusion in terms of how to get the most from a workout, thereby ensuring you are burning sufficient kilojoules, to avoid fat gain.

Food significantly affects performance. It can impact the way you feel when you exercise - either positively or negatively. Hitting the gym after a large meal will create feelings of sluggishness and even result with indigestion. On the flip side, not eating enough will result in low blood sugar levels, making you feel tired and too weak for maximum results.

To avoid your body systems competing with each other for energy, here are a few tips that might help in achieving the utmost benefit from training sessions:

• Leave a gap of 3-4 hours after main meals before exercising
• If eating a light meal, 2-3 hours may suffice
• Allowing 1-1/2hours beforehand, snack on light, easily digested foods pre-training such as low-fat yoghurt, wholegrain crackers or fruit.

Post work-out opt for meals that contain both protein and carbohydrates for optimum muscle recovery and replenishment of glycogen reserves. This should be consumed within two hours of your exercise session. An Aussie Bodies protein smoothie immediately after, followed by a light balanced meal would be ideal. (Remembering that by eating a good portion of protein with every meal ensures that a healthy dose of amino acids are available to the body for normal functioning, as well as growth and activity, when you next work out).

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