Can anyone tell me if i should eat before or after doing a cardio session.
I f it's before how long before?
2007-03-27 23:50:35 · 6 answers · asked by ? 6 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
My goal is to lose weight !!
2007-03-27 23:55:35 · update #1
This is for the answer from "me"
I will be using a treadmill and a exercise bike.
2007-03-27 23:59:43 · update #2
You have gotten good answers, but it is really a matter of personable preference, so experience will tell you what is best for you.
I usually like to do my cardio early in the morning as I am in a fasting state and star burning the fat stored as reserved, and not the meal I have just eaten before cardio.
Nevertheless, I always have just some good carbohydrates and a little protein after the work out to replenish the body needs for this elements. And of course, enough water.
2007-03-28 02:34:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your goals, and what type of cardio your doing.
When I am trying to loose weight, I like to do my cardio first thing in the morning while in a fasted state since my last meal was around 6:00 pm the day before. That way, you don't have to worry about burning off the glycogen you may have just eaten to start hitting your fat stores.
2007-03-28 06:57:29 · answer #2 · answered by Me 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My experience is that I must eat before a cardio, or else I would be extremely tired and work out less than normal.
Eating carbohydrates about 1 hour before would be ideal. Usually a slice of bread/ banana or muesli
2007-03-28 06:54:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
dependent onwhat yor cardio session involves that should be the deciding factor if for instance it is a normal exam then yes if on the other hand it involves an angiogram then the answer is of course nothing beore for 12 hrs and then after when u want normally for cardio sessions u will be advised by medical staff
2007-03-28 07:00:00 · answer #4 · answered by ligabdan03 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't eat less 90 mins before hand. you'll probably get a stitch and/or throw up - but make sure it's complex carbs and sugary things like apricots or raisins - high in natural sugar. Plus don't drink less than 15mins before hand- and sip water as you train.
If you do a session for less than an hour, you don't need to 'refuel' your body afterwards. just drink water. More than an hour, take carbs and protein in a 2:1 ratio within an hour of finishing. don't forget to warm down and stretch.
2007-03-28 06:58:50 · answer #5 · answered by Higlet 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've always eat after, but only because I do mine on the way home from work so its like 3 hours after lunch.
2007-03-28 06:54:22 · answer #6 · answered by gregory_usa83 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋