# @du_ritchiecenter on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DTbg1f3kTuQ
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/43508256-du-ritchiecenter-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-01-12T23:57:36.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** DU Recreation (@du_ritchiecenter) — https://gondola.cc/du_ritchiecenter

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Introducing Powered by You – an informational series supporting the foundations of an active life.✨ 

First up: Nourish 🥑 and the importance of a pre-workout snack. Fuelling before a workout gives your body an immediate fuel source and can increase your energy during a workout.

When to have a pre-workout snack: If you’ve had a balanced meal in the two hours before your workout, a pre-workout snack might not be needed. But, if not (or you’re feeling a little sluggish), be sure to enjoy a snack before you hit the gym! 

What to look for in your pre-workout snack : easy to digest, carbohydrate-forward foods. Examples include dried fruit, bread + jelly, bagel + cream cheese, graham crackers, a granola bar, or date-based bars. You may need to try a couple of different options to see what works best for you!

Fasted workouts can deplete your body’s resources. If you feel like you’re hitting a wall or want to bring more intensity and energy to your workouts, incorporate a pre-workout snack and experience the difference! 💪 

#universityofdenver #ritchiecenter #PoweredByYou #Nourish #PreWorkoutFuel #FuelYourWorkout #ActiveLife #StudentWellness  #WellnessEducation

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wellnesseducation, fuelyourworkout, ritchiecenter, nourish, preworkoutfuel, poweredbyyou, universityofdenver, activelife, studentwellness

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