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Do I have to eat after exercising?

netastone
netastone Posts: 4 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Hi everyone,
So I usually go to the gym at night, around 8-9pm, and I do either aerobics or strength training. I was wondering if it’s ok to go to sleep without eating, considering that I eat before I go, is it a must to eat after training?

Thanks.

Replies

  • L1zardQueen
    L1zardQueen Posts: 8,753 Member
    No, it is not a must.
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 35,356 Member
    As long as you're getting adequate nutrition and calories throughout the day, and don't feel ravenous after working out, and hunger doesn't disrupt your sleep, you're fine.
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    No it's not a must at all (whatever time of day or night you exercise), you have plenty of fuel onboard already and a standard duration workout isn't going to much of a dent in those reserves at all.
  • MostlyWater
    MostlyWater Posts: 4,294 Member
    No. It's a shame, though.
  • collectingblues
    collectingblues Posts: 2,541 Member
    Only if you're hungry. I typically eat dinner or lunch after, but I also workout generally before those meals.
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