@trainbloom: Usually, candy is a treat 🍭 But when timed around your workout, it can be a tool? Using simple sugars during or around your workout is a pretty common practice in bodybuilding and powerlifting Because it can help you train harder, and longer, allowing you to put more stress on your body⚡️ Does this mean everyone that works out needs to be eating candy? No… Basing this off hundreds of clients I’ve worked with in the past, and countless professionals in the space, a small intraworkout carb source (20-30g of carbs) can be helpful in 2 situations: 1) If you train fasted (i.e. haven’t eaten a meal in the past 4-6 hours Or 2) Your workouts are higher intensity weight sessions and last longer than an hour Both situations where gas tends to run out before the workout is over🤘🏽 And yes, you can use something more natural like honey, maple syrup, fruit juice, or dates like a lot of people in the comments usually bring up But this is a great time you’re able to eat a treat satisfing some cravings (like with gummy bears, sour strips, etc.) where essentially 100% of what you’re eating will immediately be used as fuel during your workout You can eat your honey and get sticky, but don’t hate on someone with candy because it’s simply not *bad* for you in this setting👍🏼 #FitTok #GymTok #gym

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