Quick question..

akmfp

When is the best time to eat, before or after a workout?

I'm in a situation where I feel so hungry I do not want to run, but when I eat and run afterwards it's uncomfortable... what is the right thing to do?

Thanks.

herblackwings39

Eat earlier or wait a bit longer before going on your run?

ritchiedrama

Eat then run 1 hour later?

brittany0859

I never eat before cardio. I think the general rule is 30 minutes to an hour before or after a workout

taunto

anytime is good time to eat. Morning, afternoon, evening, before workout, after workout. 6 times a day, 1 time a day. As long as you get the calories in, anytime is fine as far as human body is concerned

Personal preference is a totally different thing though. If you prefer eating before workout, do it. If you want something after, do it. If you want to split for before and after, do it.

short answer: it doesn't matter.

ritchiedrama

I never eat before cardio. I think the general rule is 30 minutes to an hour before or after a workout

There is no "rule"

akmfp

I've left it 30-1hr and can still feel it sitting in my stomach, maybe I am eating the wrong types of foods

whierd

I never eat before cardio. I think the general rule is 30 minutes to an hour before or after a workout

There is no "rule"

This, there is no rule. I've devoured snacks right before walking into the gym.

fuzzieme

I wonder about this too. If I eat at all before exercise, I can't get into the "zone". I feel like my body's going "what are you doing?! I'm trying to digest here!". Ate a banana before hill climbing and it took waaaaay longer than usual. Sooo for me, I'd say two hours after eating...

theoriginaljayne

anytime is good time to eat. Morning, afternoon, evening, before workout, after workout. 6 times a day, 1 time a day. As long as you get the calories in, anytime is fine as far as human body is concerned

Personal preference is a totally different thing though. If you prefer eating before workout, do it. If you want something after, do it. If you want to split for before and after, do it.

short answer: it doesn't matter.

This.

I generally avoid eating for at least an hour before I work out, because otherwise I feel a bit sick. However, some people prefer eating before they exercise. Do whatever feels best to you.

MyaPapaya75

I eat when Im hungry ..Ive lived with this body 37yrs I know well enough not to eat a ton before a workout ...and to eat light after if Im planning dinner soon.