How long should I wait after eating a meal to work out?
That would depend on how much you eat.
If you have eaten a heavy meal, you should wait 30 minutes to two hours
before exercising. The bigger the meal, the longer you will need to wait. If you
just eat a light snack like half a bagel or a few low-fat crackers, you should
be good to go almost immediately.
What you eat is also important. If you exercise first thing in the morning You might want to eat something like fruit or a small amount of juice and water. If you plan to exercise mid-morning then a breakfast high in carbohydrates will give you enough energy to get through your workout. If you exercise in the late morning before lunch, you may want to try eating a light snack before working out and have a carb-and-protein rich lunch afterwards to replenish your body stores. If you work out later in the afternoon 12:00-3:00 you shouldn't have to eat anything before your workout as long as you have eaten lunch and breakfast. However, if you exercise later in the afternoon, closer to dinner time, a light snack (like a yogurt or a handful of pretzels) is a good energy provider. If you exercise after dinner, just make sure to wait an appropriate amount of time related to the size of your meal. http://askville.amazon.com/long-wait-eating-meal-work/AnswerViewer.do?requestId=9434591 |
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