Should you eat before or after a workout?

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10 response(s)
Mike J.

Breakfast after workout works best especially when the plan is to do yoga as doing breathing exercises require an empty stomach. Just to keep continuity, I prefer doing cardio or lifting exercises before breakfast as well and I like to drink energy booster with electrolytes so that I don’t feel dehydrated from sweating too much.

Eberhard Y.

If YouTube fiel vermutlich hungry and tiered YouTube Shops eat before. But than wait 1 hour or till you dont feel the food inyour stomache

Chiara Z.

It depends on how much energy you have if you and the type of exercise you want to do: if the exercise is heavy I would advise you not to eat right before, it could cause you indigestion

Kyle W.

After, even if you’re hungry, probably one of the better ways for fat loss is to workout before breakfast. A short walk after a meal is good, but that’s more of an active lifestyle thing than considering it to be exercise. Chances are if you work-out too soon after eating, your body will direct energy away from one or the other, plus no fun to throw up. 🙂 If you’re looking more for strength than fat loss, consider working out in the afternoon or early evening. Also check out the benefits for you whether to do cardio or strength exercises first if you mix them. One may fit your goals better than the other.

L On C.

I think it’s better if you eat something before your workout. And I also would eat something after my workout. Nothing big maybe make a smoothie and then finish it after the workout.

Am Lie E.

Before and after as well. Before workout i think it’s the best to eat healty food that will load the body with energy so the workout will be effective. Usually i believe the best timing to eat is 1 and i half-2 hours befor3 exercising. Afterwards, after we are done with the workout we should eat a food that is rich with protein so we can regain our strength and build i good muscle base.

Sheryl C.

I don’t think there’s any definitive answer, before will use energy from fat stores, however may make you feel sick or dizzy, I think as long as your not pushing yourself to hard it’s ok. Generally it’s better to do it 2-4 hours after a meal, that way your body is ready for exercise, I like a run first thing and then come back for breakfast, I think it totally depends on what your body can tolerate, try both and see what you prefer 🙂

Erynn U.

I usually eat something small before my workouts that will give me a little energy boost, such as a handful of blueberries or a banana. I also try to drink a 6 oz glass of water before going. Then throughout my workout I continue to drink water. After my workout, once I’ve stretched and showered, I’ll eat a healthy meal balanced with lots of leafy greens, some carbs, protein and healthy fats. Usually a salad with whatever dressing, with a bunch of different veggies (I really like beets, cauliflower, broccoli, avocado, blueberries and tomatoes), some potatoes for carbs and black beans and rice for protein.

Carmen Z.

Eating before a workout could cause you to feel nauseated or even throw up during your workout. Eating immediately afterward isn’t the best thing either, but once a half hour or so has passed, eating something with protein in it may be beneficial.

Stephen U.

After, i always find myself starving after a good workout. Although if i need to eat before, it’s something light so it doesnt feel heavy in the stomach

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