Energy bars, gels and sports drinks are familiar to anyone who has spent time at the gym or participating in any team sport. The idea of refueling your body with a carbohydrate pick-me-up is nothing new, but what choices do you have besides the usual suspects?
This article featured on Active.com gives some great tips on how to raid your pantry pre-workout to maintain your energy during an endurance event. Your body needs easily digestible carbs during long workouts, and you probably have options sitting on your shelves right now that can give the energy boost you need.
Have you tried out any sort of non-traditional snack during a workout? Or, have you considered making your own energy bars? This article lists some great options for those of us who prefer real fruit to gel, and homemade instead of store-bought snacks.
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