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Fuel Your Flow: Pre & Post Workout Snacks Every Gym Girlie Needs We’ve all had those days where we rush to the gym in the cutest set but forget one thing: fueling ourselves properly. The truth is, what you eat before and after your workout can completely change how strong you feel, how well you recover, and how consistent you stay with your routine. Think of food as your workout partner- it’s there to support, energize, and help you bounce back stronger. Here are some quick, realistic pre- and post-workout snacks that gym girlies swear by. Pre-Workout Snacks: Energy + Focus Before your session, you want a snack that gives you a quick energy boost but won’t weigh you down. ½ banana with 1 tsp almond butter → instant carbs for energy + healthy fats for staying power. 1 rice cake with a thin spread of cottage cheese → quick carbohydrate source, light, and keeps your blood sugar stable. Berries and Greek yoghurt → Berries rich in antioxidants, yoghurt is a probiotic and protein rich.  Medjool date stuffed with almond butter + sprinkle of chia seeds → Quick natural sugars from the date = fast energy boost, almond butter and chia seeds to balance blood sugar + provide fiber.  Why it works: Your muscles run on glycogen (stored carbs). A small snack with carbs + a little protein/fat gives you the stamina to power through your workout without crashing and optimize utilizing that stored energy. Post-Workout Snacks: Repair + Recovery This is when your body needs protein to repair muscle and carbs to restore energy. Protein shake (vegan or whey) + Oats (optional) → quick, tasty, and helps muscle repair. Oats give slow-digesting carbs to restore glycogen.  Tuna on rye crackers → Tuna = lean protein + omega-3 for recovery, wholegrain crackers = complex carbs to refuel glycogen. Protein pancakes → Oats, egg, cottage cheese (or protein powder instead) – high protein, satiating, helps meet your macros.  2 eggs on sourdough → Protein from eggs and carbs from toast = recovery + satiety. Why it works: Exercise creates tiny tears in your muscles and protein helps rebuild them, while carbs speed up recovery, so you feel less sore and more energized the next day. NutritionBySim x beAthletica Just like the perfect gym set makes you feel confident and supported, the right snacks make your body feel the same. This isn’t about restriction; it’s about adding the right fuel so you can show up as your strongest self.

This past week, we brought together community, consciousness, and culture across three unforgettable wellness events in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. From heart-opening flows to soulful breakfasts and luxurious retreat vibes, each gathering was a reminder of the power of intentional spaces. Thursday - Matcha Club: Hip & Heart Opening Yoga We kicked off the weekend with an energizing and expansive yoga session at Matcha Club, set against the club’s signature minimalist, nature-infused backdrop. This wasn’t just a yoga class, it was a journey inward! Led by skilled instructors, the hip and heart-opening sequence focused on unlocking tension, cultivating emotional release and inviting participants to reconnect with their bodies and breath ☘️ Saturday - African Queen: Yoga & Breakfast by the Sea Saturday morning brought us to the stunning African Queen, where we curated a morning of mindful movement followed by a nourishing breakfast experience! Set along the beautiful waters, this session merged flow and flavor - opening with an uplifting yoga practice to awaken the senses, then flowing seamlessly into a wholesome breakfast with ocean views 🌊 We closed the weekend at the luxurious W Abu Dhabi with our RE(treat) wellness event - a full-spectrum experience of restoration and renewal 🧘🏻♀️ Guests were treated to a curated lineup of wellness activities including yoga, HIIT, sound healing, skincare consultation, and spin class and access to W’s stunning wellness facilities. With its sweeping views of Yas Marina, the W set the perfect tone for a day of mindful indulgence and deep connection. Whether participants came to unwind or energize, RE(treat) delivered moments of stillness, movement, and community that linger long after checkout!☘️ Thank You to Our Community To everyone who flowed, breathed, stretched, and shared space with us, we want to thank you! These events aren’t just about wellness practices, but about cultivating a lifestyle of balance, joy, and intentionality 💗 We’re only just getting started! Stay tuned for upcoming experiences, and in the meantime- keep showing up for yourself 🧘🏻♀️

Forget about the diets and burnout workouts for a minute and let’s focus on moving with purpose, nourishing with love and living with intention. Welcome to your Healthy Girl Summer, powered by beAthletica. ☀ ️ What Is A Healthy Girl Summer? We all love a good “before and after” moment. But real glow-ups? They happen in your habits, your headspace, and your daily rituals. At beAthletica, we’re all about that inner glow energy, the kind that doesn’t depend on lighting, filters or how many greens you ate this week (but hey, shoutout to spinach!) Ready to become that version of yourself? Let’s do it! 1. Wake Up with Intention, Not Anxiety Your first 10 minutes set the tone for your day. No more TikTok scrolling or panic-checking emails! Instead, try: Deep breaths before getting out of bed Stretching while sipping warm lemon water BeAthletica Affirmation: I always lead my energy ☘️ 2. Romantise Your Mornings Your morning routine doesn’t need 12 steps, it needs: 2-min relaxing meditation A skincare routine that doubles as therapy Journaling with bullet points Reminder: Rituals should feel grounding, not like another to-do list 3. Fuel Your Body We fuel for energy, mood and of course? The glow. Some go-to’s: 🍵 Matcha + collagen = pretty skin in a cup 🥗 Glow bowls with things that crunch and nourish 🍫 Dark chocolate as a coping mechanism (100% valid) Hot Take: Wellness doesn’t mean kale in every bite, balance is key! 4. Move Like You Adore Your Body Your movement practice should feel like self-love: Pilates or yoga with candles and your favorite playlist Outdoor walks (100% recommended with a pet) 🎧 Add a podcast that feeds your soul or keeps you laughing  Stretch sessions before bed (hello, quality sleep!) 5. Rest Is the New Hustle No glow-up is complete without mastering the art of doing absolutely nothing….on purpose. Herbal tea in your silk robe Cozy bubble bath with your favourite books or even magazines like it’s a rom-com scene 8+ hours of sleep and a dream journal you actually forget to write in Here’s the truth: you just need to come home to yourself. Healthy Girl Summer isn’t a phase, it’s a mindset. One that says yes to rest, yes to balance, yes to joy, and always yes to the version of you who feels aligned, energized and at peace! So whether you’re sipping your matcha, stretching at sunset, or journaling your heart out in the notes app, know this: you're already her. Keep showing up for you, see you in the next ritual! xo, beAthletica