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Fueling properly for fitness can be the differentiator in how you show up as an athlete.\u00a0 Not only will it benefit your performance and ability to improve your fitness level, but it will significantly reduce your risk for injury.\u00a0 Although each person\u2019s fueling needs will inevitably differ based on athletic ability, sport\/type of workout, fitness goals, etc., below are some basic things to keep in mind!<\/span><\/p>\n Hydrate well<\/b><\/span>.<\/span> Not just prior to a workout, but as a habit – and even more so before, during and after workouts.<\/span><\/p>\n Pre-workout food.<\/b><\/span> <\/span>Fuel with a carbohydrate at the very <\/span>least<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0 Be mindful of the fact that pre-workout fuel differs based on timing of your meal and what type of workout you\u2019ll be doing.If eating 3-4 hours prior to activity, feel free to bulk up your meal a little more.\u00a0 A little trial and error goes a long way here!<\/span><\/p>\n Post-workout. <\/b><\/span>Chocolate milk is often referred to as typical post-workout fuel because it contains all of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n Aim for majority whole food sources.\u00a0 <\/b><\/span>Not only do I encourage whole foods over processed foods when it comes to meals, but I also encourage them over supplementation if possible.\u00a0 Whole food sources will always be more abundant in nutrients and offer you the most benefits.\u00a0 They\u2019re also naturally limited in ingredients that promote unwanted inflammation.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Overall, fueling for fitness is very individualistic, but the importance of simply fueling in general holds true across the board.\u00a0 Exercise is essentially putting intentional stress on your body, which is why the same level of intention should be translated into adequate nutrition, as well.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/activewellnesscenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Isabel-Debhanm_SYN-Bio.png” title_text=”Isabel-Debhanm_SYN-Bio” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n\n
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