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Cardio (Running, Cycling, Dancing, Kickboxing)

  • Eat easy to digest snacks before you start sweating; hydrate with protein and carbs after
  • EAT BEFORE: large pear, sliced and drizzled with 1.5 tsp honey
  • EAT AFTER: 3/4 cup low-fat chocolate milk and 1 small banana

Hiit Classes (Circuit/Interval Workouts)

  • Simple carbs rev you up; protein later is good for your muscle recovery
  • EAT BEFORE: 1 slice whole-grain bread spread with 1.5 tbsp raspberry preserves
  • EAT AFTER: 1 crispbread, 2 tbsp avocado, 3 tbsp shredded cheese

Toning (Power-Flow Yoga, Barre, Pilates)

  • Balanced snacks (carbs, protein, fat) help sustain energy all-day
  • EAT BEFORE: 1 clementine and a handful of pistachios
  • EAT AFTER: 1/3 cup hummus and 1 medium carrot (cut into slices)

Weight Training (Crossfit/Functional Training)

  • Protein grows muscles and aids in recovery
  • EAT BEFORE: 1 cup of edamame, boiled and out of the shell
  • EAT AFTER: 1 cup of nonfat plain yogurt with 1/4 cup raspberries

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