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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
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This is what you should be eating before working out for energy and gains, according to a top nutritionist

What to eat before working out: A woman in workout gear

Feeling inspired by the Lionesses and keen to get back in the gym but not sure what to eat before working out? It can feel like a minefield sometimes. Should you aim for quick-release energy? Protein and carbs? Or skip adequate fuelling altogether for fear of a stitch? 

Perhaps unsurprisingly, there's limited data on how women should fuel training and the impact of food and nutrition on our performance - yet another example of the gender health gap having a very real impact.

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