Should you eat before a 5am workout? The definitive answer for early risers
                                
                                
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                                After a night of sleep, your body's glycogen stores are naturally depleted, prompting the common question: should you eat before a 5am workout? The answer, as many fitness experts agree, depends heavily on your specific goals, the intensity and duration of your exercise, and your individual body's response.