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What to Eat Before a Workout: The Best Pre-Workout Foods and Meals
Before a workout, eat a balanced meal with carbohydrates and some protein 1 to 4 hours beforehand, or a small, easily digested snack if you only have 30 to 60 minutes. Here is how to time it, what to eat and when fasted training makes sense.
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