Is it better to excercise before or after breakfast?

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Lola W.

I prefer exercise first. But have a glass of water before that. I read that it can help you lose some fat. But the question is do you exercise before or after the shower? :)

Eliane Q.

For me, after. I don’t have time to exercise in the mornings, so I do my workouts in the evenings. It’s the only time I can carve out for myself.

M Lissa Z.

It’s really important not to exercise on a totally empty stomach, as you’ll burn out of energy quickly - but that’s not the same as working out straight after a full breakfast. If you’re having something substantial like cereal or eggs, try to wait up to an hour before you go into your workout, to settle your stomach. It might be better to just have something small like peanut butter and apple, a banana, yogurt with a handful of granola in it, or whole grain toast to fuel your workout. The myth that you should exercise on an empty stomach to burn more fat doesn’t really stand up, I think you need some energy to keep going and to have a longer post-workout fat burn. You could also take a gel pack or energy bar with you to the gym or on your run. The answer might depend on how much time you have in the morning to digest your breakfast!

Zo O.

I think it is better to exercise after breakfast. Not straightway after breakfast but like two hours after breakfast. It provides you with some fuel in your stomach vs like a hollow one. Or if you do choose to exercise before breakfast than it may be best to keep it short and sweet like 40 min max or just like 20 min of cardio.

Jacqueline C.

This depends on the type of exercise and your body. If I’m doing anything high intensity including HIIT or running then I need fuel before I head out. For yoga, strength and walking I prefer to eat after. Low blood sugar or pressure can make it harder to push through, but exercising on a full stomach also isn’t fun. Eating part of your breakfast before and part after is an option. Try a boiled egg followed by avocado on toast, or a protein shake followed some sauteed vegetables. A mouthful of nuts or a spoon of peanut butter can often be enough to start off with.

Brandie Q.

Exercising before breakfast and extending your fast will probably give you a better weight-loss results but it could have a affect the pond energy and therefore stamina and exercise intensity

Emma U.

Yes, especially before breakfast. You will burn more fat due to exercise will deprive you sugar in blood and ready to burn fat.

Wanda Q.

I find doing a small excercise, like walking the dogs, before breakfast helps wake me up and then when I’m done I eat a good breakfast wait at least 30 minutes and just do some dancing or go for a walk with the dogs.

Marion S.

I dont normally exercise in the morning ,but im still working on my routine though. But mostly i meditate before sleeping and a short workout. But if you have time in the mourning i totally reccomend it, youll feel great. But definitely before breakfeast because a full stomach before a workout does not feel too great.

Julian Y.

I started to exercise before breakfast. It gives me time to build a appetite along with getting ready for the day. Besides, the protein heavy diet proves to be relief and important to rebuild the muscle.

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