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eating/exercise

Liz12mae
Liz12mae Posts: 57 Member
edited January 9 in Fitness and Exercise
is it better to eat before or after exercise (not immediatley of course)

thanks

Replies

  • kdiamond
    kdiamond Posts: 3,329 Member
    Personal preference...I eat a little bit about an hour before a heavy workout, and I mean very little...if I eat too much it sloshes around, I guess I have a slow digestive system. Then I eat a regular meal or whatever a couple of hours later.
  • schmenge55
    schmenge55 Posts: 745 Member
    Yes. :). You don't want an empty stomach before exercise, you should have some fuel. But more important to eat within about 30-45 minutes of exercise to replace glycogen (I love that word) stores. And include some protein in what you eat
  • FullOfWin
    FullOfWin Posts: 1,414 Member
    whichever you like
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