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exercising

nadjan1
nadjan1 Posts: 3 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
after having eaten a meal....how long do i have to wait to start my cardio exercise...for example do i have to wait 1 hour or 2??

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  • workout_ninja
    workout_ninja Posts: 524 Member
    i tend to wait until i know i wont throw it back up - usually an hour. I dont think its like swimming though - you can have a pre-workout snack and run straight away
  • Yi5hedr3
    Yi5hedr3 Posts: 2,696 Member
    20 mins
  • Wendy77685
    Wendy77685 Posts: 27 Member
    It does not really matter I think, just whenever you know you wont feel any negative effects from it. A lot of people eat right before, and some prefer to exercise on an empty stomach. Everyone is different in this regard I think. It may be more important what you are eating vs when
  • beemerphile1
    beemerphile1 Posts: 1,710 Member
    You will need to experiment for yourself, it varies. For me I don't try to workout for a couple hours after eating a meal. Snacks aren't an issue for me and in fact sometimes I snack during a hike, bike, or run.
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