Timing of meals/snacks relative to exercise... does it make

mauryr

Hiya.

I'm wondering - is it really simply net calories, or does the timing of your food intake - relative to exercise - make a meaningful difference? (Or is that just a claim that supplement manufacturers make - eg "muscle milk" after working out?)

I usually eat a high protein / low carb breakfast, then work out (mostly cardio, typically between 500-800 cal burn). After the work out, I don't feel hungry until late afternoon.

Anyone have any insight on this?

Thanks!

amm703

Good question, I would like to know that also

taso42_DELETED

For us mere mortals, we shouldn't overthink it took much. Just make sure you're getting a good net balance of nutrition every day. The nitty-gritty fine tuning matters more for elite athletes training for a competition.

FJMilner

Bump* I'd like to know that too!! Have been told you have a 90 minute window after a run where you can pretty much eat what you want as your body will still be burning the cals....not sure i believe that!?!

dave4d

For the most part, the only time it really matters is if you are weight training, you want a protein, and a carb(preferably high in glucose) to refuel your muscles. For cardio, I don't think it matters so much.

BabyDuchess

The American Council on Exercise recommends that you have carbs, some protein and some fat before a workout and after a workout have protein to help your muscles start the repairing process.