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Snack to Soar: Pre-Workout Fuel to Smash Your 2025 Goals!

Updated: Jun 24

Clean protein bar for youth athletes – portable, allergen-aware snack to support muscle repair, energy, and performance recovery
Fuel your workout success with these nutritious snacks from Dawn Weatherwax's Sports Nutrition Academy, designed to help you achieve your goals.

Introduction

As we enter a new year, it's the perfect moment to focus on new performance goals. Whether you're aiming to build lean muscle, boost brain function, increase speed, jump higher, or simply enhance strength, the key to success is optimal pre-workout nutrition. From gamers seeking sharper concentration to athletes looking for explosive power, our snack solutions are tailored to meet your specific sports needs and objectives.

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Transform Your Performance with Pre-Workout Snacks


Why is Pre-Workout Nutrition Critical?

  • Energy Boost: Carbohydrates are the primary fuel source for your muscles.

  • Mental Focus: Proteins and healthy fats aid cognitive clarity.

  • Goal-Oriented Fueling: Customized nutrition can assist in bulking up, getting leaner, or excelling in your sport.

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Healthy snacking made easy with nutrient-packed options from Altitude Snacks, Cheerios, and OWYN's protein shake, featured by Dawn Weatherwax's Sports Nutrition Academy.

Ideas for Every Performance Goal


Gain Lean Weight

  • 2 Carton's School Milk + Banana + Almond Butter + Honey Sandwich

  • Rise Bar + Pretzels + Apple

  • Altitude Trail Mix, Dried Fruit, Reg Cheerios and OWYN/Slate/Core Power RTD


Combines protein and carbohydrates for sustained energy and optimal recovery.

Provides essential nutrients and concentrated energy for muscle development. Offers a

balanced mix of protein, fiber, and vitamins for overall health.

What to eat 30–60 minutes before training – clean, fast-digesting pre-workout fuel for youth athletes to boost energy, focus, and performance
Pre-training mini meals and snack options include Fairlife milk, raw oatmeal, carrots, pineapple, mango or peaches, and chia seeds for optimal energy and nutrition.

Boost Brainpower


  • Greek/Chobani Complete Drinkable Yogurt + Honey (optional) + Freeze Dried Blueberries

  • Smoothie with Spinach/Carrot + Pineapple + Mango/Peaches + Fairlife Milk + Chia Seeds

 

Rich in antioxidants and protein to improve mental acuity. Ensures hydration and

enhances concentration.

Pretzels as a clean snack for youth athletes – fast-digesting carbs to support energy before practice or between meals, recommended by SN2Go
Healthy snack options featuring 88 sunflower seed butter, Crisp Power protein pretzels, and a Bolthouse strawberry banana smoothie. Perfect picks from Dawn Weatherwax's Sports Nutrition Academy for your snack time!

Get Faster and Stronger


  • Protein Pretzels + 88 Acres Sunflower Butter + Bolt House Strawberry Banana Smoothie

  • Wheaties Protein Cereal + Dried Cherries


    Provides nutrient-rich fuel for muscle recovery: Delivers a quick energy boost to enhance performance.


Snack time for youth athletes – clean, energy-boosting fueling options to support performance, growth, and recovery between meals and practices
Pre-training mini meals and snack options featuring organic Applegate turkey, Eureka tortilla, spinach, cheese, fruit, and Primal Kitchen dressing. Ensure hydration with 16-32oz of fluids and 500-1000mg sodium. Ideal macronutrient balance provided.

Jump Higher


  • Oatmeal/Kodiak Protein + Super Seeds + Raisins + Water/Milk

  • Organic Applegate Turkey + Organic Eureka Tortilla + Spinach/Lettuce + Primal Kitchen Dressing + Fruit of choice


Provides lean protein and nutrients for top athletic performance. Offers complex

carbohydrates for sustained energy and endurance.

Snack time for youth athletes – clean, energy-boosting fueling options to support performance, growth, and recovery between meals and practices

Get Leaner


  • Hard-Boiled Eggs + Triscuit Crisps + Laughing Cow + Carrots + Hummus + Clementines

  • Cottage Cheese + Sliced Peaches + Sunflower seeds

 

Provides sustained energy with protein, a nutrient-rich choice.


Timing Is Everything

  • 30-60 Minutes Before Exercise: Opt for quick carbohydrates for immediate energy, like a banana or an applesauce pouch. Many may need extra fuel. Personalization is essential.

  • 60-90 Minutes Before Exercise: Select balanced snacks combining protein and carbohydrates, such as a yogurt parfait or a turkey sandwich with peanut butter pretzels. The options mentioned earlier are also suitable.

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Enhance your performance with our comprehensive guide, "30+ Game-Changing Pre-Workout Snacks," crafted to fuel your path to success! Join countless others in transforming your workouts and unlocking your peak potential today!


Ready to fuel your body and dreams every day?


Why?

Because I want to support your Goals & Dreams NOW!

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Check out the top youth sports nutrition podcast – Food for Speed TV by Dawn Weatherwax, expert tips for athlete fueling and recovery
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Listen to the Podcast

For more insights into sports nutrition and athlete performance, check out our podcast, "Food for Speed," available on YouTube. Hosted by Dawn Weatherwax, a

renowned Sports RD (Registered Dietitian) and CEO of SN2Go and DWSNA, the podcast offers valuable tips and strategies

for optimizing nutrition.




Personalized Nutrition and Testing Services

At SN2Go, we provide personalized nutrition and testing services tailored to athletes' needs. Whether you're an individual, part of a team, club, or school, DWSNA offers expert guidance at your preferred pace.

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Fueling Dreams

Thank you for joining us on this journey to better nutrition and peak performance. Fueling your body with the right nutrients can be a game-changer. Keep fueling those dreams and cheering from the sidelines!


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Keep running, keep fueling, and keep dreaming big!


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The Cheerios™ Team Challenge

The Cheerios™ Team Challenge is a fun and exciting way to promote healthy eating and team bonding. The challenge is simple: You, a DUO or a team must incorporate any Cheerios™ flavor in your meal or snack. Take a bite, Tag and post a pic

#cheeriosteamchallenge @sportsnutritiontogo to participate.

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Meet the Wonder Woman Behind the Challenge

Get ready to meet Dawn Weatherwax, the wonder woman behind Sports Nutrition 2Go and Dawn Weatherwax's Sports Nutrition Academy. She is the mastermind behind this challenge

Join Dawn Weatherwax's Sports Nutrition Academy – clean fueling, growth, recovery, and performance strategies personalized for youth athletes ages 6–18
Join the Cheerios Team Challenge

and she is committed to promoting healthy eating habits among athletes, coaches, parents and everyone else. Don't wait, gather yourself, a DUO or a team and participate in the Cheerios Team Challenge today. Let's get this party started!




Thank you for joining the SN2Go community – empowering youth athletes and families with expert sports nutrition for growth and performance
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