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Feeling tired during workouts? These 3 foods Tamannaah Bhatia’s trainer says to avoid before the gym

Why your pre-workout meal matters
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Why your pre-workout meal matters
What you eat before exercising directly affects your energy, stamina, and comfort during a workout. Celebrity fitness trainer Siddhartha Singh, known for training Tamannaah Bhatia, explained the same.
Trainer Siddhartha Singh’s simple fitness advice
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Trainer Siddhartha Singh’s simple fitness advice
According to him, the goal of a pre-workout meal should be to provide steady energy and support movement, not cause heaviness or digestive discomfort during training.
Fried foods can slow your workout
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Fried foods can slow your workout
Fried foods are high in fat, which slows down digestion and can leave you feeling heavy or sluggish during exercise. Siddhartha noted that greasy meals before a workout may lead to cramping and stomach discomfort.
High fibre foods may cause bloating
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High fibre foods may cause bloating
Although fibre is essential for overall health, consuming high-fibre foods right before exercising can be problematic. These foods take longer to digest and may lead to bloating, gas, stomach cramps, or nausea when physical activity begins.
High sugar foods lead to energy crashes
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High sugar foods lead to energy crashes
Siddhartha explained that high sugar foods can cause a rapid spike in energy followed by a crash just as your workout intensifies, leaving you feeling tired or dizzy.
The advice
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The advice
He also highlighted three common pre workout diet mistakes people make. The video quickly gained attention online as it explained how simple food choices can directly affect performance during gym sessions.
What you should eat instead, before gym
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What you should eat instead, before gym
Instead of heavy or sugary foods, Siddhartha recommends meals that are high in carbohydrates, low in fat, low in fibre, and moderate in protein before workouts.
​Simple food choices can improve gym performance
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​Simple food choices can improve gym performance
Avoiding fried, high fiber, and high sugar foods while focusing on balanced energy boosting meals can help make gym sessions more effective and enjoyable.
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