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eat a little before workout?

jdm1954
jdm1954 Posts: 14 Member
edited January 20 in Health and Weight Loss
I usually have my last meal about 6:30 at nite. 5 days a week my gym opens at 4:45am, 7 on sat. Since it has been awhile since my last food, would I get a better workout by eating a little before hitting the gym? I usually have a meal about an hour after coming home from the workout.

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  • tricksee
    tricksee Posts: 835 Member
    Some people prefer fasted workouts, others literally can't move unless they've eaten.

    I'd suggest a banana or apple before your workouts.
  • BarackMeLikeAHurricane
    BarackMeLikeAHurricane Posts: 3,400 Member
    It's up to your personal preference. My workouts are terrible if I've eaten within the last 12-14 hours or so I never eat before I workout.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    depends on you I suppose..but never eat before workout and train fasted...works for me ...I could never workout on a full stomach...but that is just me...
  • dalehall64
    dalehall64 Posts: 290 Member
    I don't eat a lot, but I don't gas out as quick if I eat prior. Just a banana or a piece of peanut butter bread.
  • Machafin
    Machafin Posts: 2,988 Member
    I always try and get a small snack at least before I eat, otherwise I don't have the energy and I feel like the trip was wasted.
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