how long should i wait?

Question

after i eat so i can do crunches

Answer 1

a few years..

Answer 2

Why don't you do the crunches before you eat??hmmm hmmm -this way your metabolism is up and you are still burning more caloried when eating.

Thank god - I thought it was another how long should I wait to have sex question...too many of those flying around.




Depending on how heavy a meal you eat, you should wait 30 minutes to two hours before exercising. The bigger the meal, the longer you will need to wait. If you just eat a light, high-carbohydrate snack like half a bagel or a few low-fat crackers, you should be good to go almost immediately.

The best type of foods to eat before exercise depends on the time of day you workout. If you exercise first thing in the morning some fruit or a small amount of juice and water should suffice. If you exercise mid-morning then a breakfast high in carbohydrates will help give you the energy you need to get through your workout. A bowl of oatmeal, whole grain toast and jam or a few pancakes are all good choices. If you exercise in the late morning before lunch, you may want to try eating a light snack before working out and a carb-and-protein rich lunch such as a turkey sandwich afterwards to replenish your body stores. Exercisers who work out later in the afternoon -- say from 12:30 to 3:00 -- probably don't have to eat anything before a workout provided they have eaten lunch and breakfast. However, if you exercise later in the afternoon, closer to dinner time, a light snack (like a yogurt or a handful of pretzels) is a good energy provider. If you exercise after dinner, just make sure to wait an appropriate amount of time related to the size of your meal.

But these are just general guidelines. There is a highly personal, delicate dance that goes on between your digestive system and the rest of your body. You have to figure out what works for you. Case in point: I went for a run yesterday morning after eating a small bowl of cereal and skim milk and thought I was gonna die. My stomach really hurt. I felt nauseous. My legs felt like lead. It just wasn't happening. Yet I've eaten a large stack of pancakes, run ten miles shortly afterwards, and felt great. Go figure.

I highly recommend experimenting to see which foods you tolerate before exercise and, better yet, which foods help enhance your performance. You'll find certain foods work for you and others, no matter how good for you nutritionally, just don't cut it. If you're prone to cramps or feel sluggish during your workouts, try keeping a food and exercise diary. Write down what you eat, when you eat it, and how you feel during your workouts. This will help you pinpoint the foods that rev you up and the ones that make you feel like you're dragging around a truck tire.

Answer 3

It depends what you eat, and how much. If you've just eaten a turkey dinner for Thanksgiving, then give it a day. If you've eaten a piece of fruit and some toast, then you can get away with an hour. You'll learn what's best for you. Best to do crunches on somewhat of an empty stomach, so that you don't get nauseous.

Answer 4

it depends on what you eat. i do a lot of exercise in the morning and like to eat some breakfast first. I eat things that I've found to be easy on my stomach during exercise -- among other foods I like oatmeal, bananas, or yogurt. You should experiment with different foods at different times to find what feels good for you.

for endurance training, eating before and even during a workout is important. often i'll run at night. for short runs (3-6 miles) it doesn't really matter what i ate or when i ate it. for long runs (up to 25 miles) i like to stay away from meat, cheese, eggs in favor of pasta, potatoes, fruit, or cereal. if i couldn't resist the steak then i'll try to wait about two hours before setting out on a long run. even then, I'll take it a little slower.

Answer 5

The larger the meal the longer you should wait. If it was a small meal 30-60 minutes should be plenty of time. If it was a large meal I would wait a couple of hours.

Answer 6

I usually try to wait at least 30 minutes but prefer an hour.

Answer 7

I use the same rule as I do for the pool.

Exercise one hour after eating.

Answer 8

I would say at least until after you take a dump, not to be gross or anythig, i just think you feel better too, Hope this works :o)'

Answer 9

If you can, try doing them before you eat...that way too, your metabolism will be slightly raised when you eat.

Answer 10

i would give it 30 minutes. During you down time, i would drink some water

Answer 11

i wait an hour or at least 30 minutes. so it can digest.