Eat before or after morning exercise?

Question

I was told not to eat before your morning exercise because then your body would have to fight off the calories that you just eaten. But I've also heard that you should eat before so your body has so energy to use while you work out?? What's best and most effective.

Answer 1

Always AFTER you exercise. You already have enough stored energy. Any food in your stomach would be unnecessary and if your exercising is strenuous, you'll throw up. Been there, done that.

Answer 2

I think that if you haven't eaten anything yet that morning, it's good to have a small snack before your exercise to give you some energy for your workout.

Answer 3

Think it's more important to do what's comfortable - unless you're an elite athlete it shouldn't make much difference. You can eat Bananas before (and even during) exercise then maybe have something else afterwards.

Answer 4

Def after! If you're really at risk of losing energy then try rehydration drink or simple carbo like bananas but id try and go without. You really wont feel well with food sloshing around inside you!

Answer 5

Ever tried a meal then go exercising? You'll throw up!
I prefer to eat later, because when you work out, your muscles are working, then you eat protein, your muscle will grow.

Answer 6

the rule is that we should eat 3hrs. minimum before the exercise.and we should eat or even drink only after half an hr. after the exercise.
THIS THE PRINCIPLE OF YOGA WHICH IS ACCEPTED BY EVERY ONE PRACTICING ANY EXERCISE IN YOGA IN INDIA.

Answer 7

Never eat before any exercise....

Answer 8

East after!

Answer 9

It depends what you want to burn up.

If you want to burn calories, then eat afterwards.

If you want energy for exercise, then eat before.

Answer 10

after, you'll be all worked out and then the digestive system will travel through your body quite rougly and it might get stuck so eat AFTER!