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## [Pre-workout Foods: Eat This – Not That](https://blog.cityfitness.com/pre-workout-foods-eat-this-not-this)

 [fa icon="calendar'] Jul 12, 2016 2:09:58 PM / by [Sarah M.](https://blog.cityfitness.com/author/sarah-m)

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Correctly fueling your body before you hop on the treadmill or belly up to that weight set can be tough. Some foods will kick you into high gear, allowing you to get amazing results from exercise. Others, however, can make you sluggish or slightly ill, weighing you down and ruining what might otherwise be an awesome workout. Well, never fear: we’ve got your back. Here, you’ll learn some classic pre-workout foods to avoid and what to eat instead.

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