Regardless of the amount of cardio you do, nutrition plays a key role not only in how you work, but also in how you feel. Exercising without enough food is like "burning a candle" at both ends — it's ineffective.

Instead of spinning wheels and going nowhere, take a few minutes to plan your eating and drinking plan before and after your workout so you can get the most out of your workouts. Here's what you need to know about meal times and cardio workouts.

Supporting your training goals with nutrition is vital — the food you eat provides the energy for your workouts and the nutrients you need to properly recover from them. Some people may be tempted to skip meals after a workout to increase fat loss, but this can backfire.Dietary attitudes that encourage...

Exercise is an integral part of any fitness program, so it's good to know that the food you eat can affect the success of your workout. In fact, the right foods can help you during your workout and recover after it's over. And, of course, eating the wrong food or too much of anything can negate all the calories you've burned. So here's a guide on when and what to eat before and after a workout.

It matters what you eat after your run. Your body was tense, and it went all out. It is very important to make up for the loss of nutrients and fluids, especially after a longer and strenuous run.