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Pre-Workout Nutrition: What to Eat Before a Workout

A recent list by Authority Nutrition recommends foods to eat before a workout. While some of the food they list can be extremely beneficial for your workout, there are some on the list, such as carbs, that you'll want to avoid. See below for the best foods to consume to get the most out of your workout.

EAT YOURSELF FIT! Not only is what you eat important, but also when you eat and eating for your body type. In an experiment that tested men and women, it was shown that women burned more fat overall than men when they waited to eat until after they finished their workout while men burned more fat in a fasted state. Ready to lose the weight? Turn your body into a fat burning inferno by knowing what to eat for your body type.