Early-morning hotel workout on a short trip — what's your go-to pre/post-workout food?
On short work trips it's common to squeeze a 6am gym session before the hotel breakfast opens. No fridge, no kitchen, and you don't want something heavy. What's the one portable thing you actually pack or buy nearby to fuel a quick workout and recover afterward?
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Quick rule: a small, low‑fat carb before the session (15–30 g) and a protein+carb soon after (aim ~20–30 g protein + some carbs). Pre (15–30 min): banana, 2–3 dates, a small instant-oats sachet, or a sports gel; black coffee if you use caffeine. Post (within 30–90 min): single-serve protein powder mixed with water, an RTD protein shake, a 15–25 g protein bar, or a nut-butter sachet with a banana/crispbread. Choose options you tolerate, and prioritise hydration.