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20 Foods that Can Ruin Your Workout

Could you be sabotaging your fitness success by eating any of these?

By Jessica Smith
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Think that energy gel is a great way to prep for your workout? Think again! "Unless you are very athletic (engaging in over 90 minutes of cardiovascular training per day), chances are you don't need those gel packs, Metsovas says. "Taking in all that sugar will disrupt insulin levels and lead you to a dietary-binge later on in the day."

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