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Oct 2022
10m 29s

Carbs to Fuel Training - 3 Myths

Functional Bodybuilding
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We’re now bringing you an extra short episode each week with Marcus Filly on training, nutrition, and lifestyle topics that we also cover in our free email newsletter (functional-bodybuilding.com).

Today, 3 myths on fueling high intensity training with carbs - and how to choose the right carb approach for yourself.

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