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Where the body takes its energy from when working out?

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Food: Food is very important to supply your body with needed energy to work out. A well balanced diet rich in protein, fats and good carbohydrates is what fuels one's body to work out. depending on when one is working out, you can incorporate a work out energy bar or drink 30 minutes to 60 minutes before working out.

Answered 3/31/2015

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Where the body takes its energy from when working out?

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Dr. Jay Abeles answered

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