How You Should Work Out On The Whole30

With benefits like more energy, better digestion, improved sleep, and stable blood sugar, it only makes sense that people gravitate toward Melissa Hartwig's Whole30 program. But with new meal plans often come new exercise regimens, which raises the question: How should you work out when you're on the Whole30? Here's Hartwig's advice.

Further, if you've already been exercising regularly, expect to see some differences in energy. "If you've been exercising, continue to do your normal training—but don't be surprised if things are lagging the first two weeks, as your body adjusts, particularly if you're used to eating lots of sugar," she says. "Taking a rest week or half-intensity week here is often a good idea. If you get partway through your Whole30 and find you have so much energy that you want to start exercising—go for it! This is a common side effect of the Whole30."

Exercising during the Whole30 is a good idea, but Hartwig cautions against throwing yourself into a new workout routine while changing up your diet. "We generally recommend you not start a brand-new highly structured exercise program at the same time as the Whole30 if you haven't been exercising," she explains. "The brain can only successfully prioritize one big-picture goal at a time, and I've found working on your health, habits, and relationship with food offers the most bang for your buck."

Intrigued by the benefits of the Whole30? Here's why the Whole30 is the diet for people who hate diets. And if you want to give Todd McCullough's workouts a try, check them out here.