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Pre-Workout
What to Eat Before a Workout: Timing Guide
5 min read • Updated Dec 2025
Fuel your workouts properly for best performance.
Timing Guidelines
- 2-3 hours before: Full meal
- 1-2 hours before: Light snack
- 30-60 min before: Quick carbs only
Pre-Workout Meals
- Oatmeal + banana
- Toast + peanut butter
- Rice + dal (light portion)
- Fruit + yogurt
Quick Options (30 min before)
- Banana
- Apple
- Energy bar
- Dates
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