how long should i wait? does it matter?
2006-08-21 12:28:46 · 13 answers · asked by Kim 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
30 minutes to be safe, but it doesn't matter, it's like the whole wait 15 min before swimming, it's personal preference!
2006-08-21 12:34:11 · answer #1 · answered by LeadTptJazzStud 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi ,
it depends on wht u ate ! if it was a big meal then dear...u got to wait till it gets digested otherwise u are either going to throw up or feel full and not able to workout in ur usual pace.so wait atleast 3 hrs after a big meal.
If its just fruits never mind u can workout the next min ..! Having food in your stomach while exercising may make you feel uncomfortable, especially if you are running. It also makes it harder for your body to digest.
The larger the meal and the higher the protein and fat content, the longer it will take to digest; you might want to wait three or four hours after a large meal.
2006-08-21 12:37:45 · answer #2 · answered by jgal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always work out before I eat because if I ate first, I would get stitches in my side. I would say to wait at least an hour (maybe that's why they used to say to wait and hour after eating to go swimming).
2006-08-21 12:35:24 · answer #3 · answered by phoenixheat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have always heard that the least amount of time to wait is 30 minutes, but that never does it for me. It usually takes me about 2 hours before my food has digested enough so that I don't get cramps.
2006-08-21 12:35:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-30 23:14:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best to do it before you eat. Two hours is safe after a heavy meal.
2006-08-21 12:35:57 · answer #6 · answered by normy in garden city 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it matters. u can get cramping if u dont wait at least an hour.
2006-08-21 12:34:55 · answer #7 · answered by pinky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
atleast 30 mins
2006-08-21 12:34:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I GUESS IT DEPENDS HOW MUCH YOU EAT. IF YOU EAT LIGHT, MAYBE ABOUT 25-30 MINUTES. I WOULD RATHER HAVE SOMEKIND OF SHAKE PROTEIN OR ENERGY.
2006-08-21 12:38:12 · answer #9 · answered by sickst8 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. if its a heavy meal, 2 hrs. if light, 1 hr.
2006-08-21 12:34:15 · answer #10 · answered by firestarter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋