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How long to wait to exercise after eating?

How long should you wait to exercise after eating? When you eat can influence your sports performance…

Exercise after dinner? The Redeeming Answer

Ideally, always schedule your workout two to three hours after your last meal. When you exercise right after dinner, there is a greater chance that you will feel sluggish (not very useful if you just have an intensive workout planned). Or even more annoying:that you get a stomachache during exercise.

Read also: ‘Suppose you have to choose between exercising or eating healthy…‘

Would you like a snack before exercise?

Although opinions differ, it may be wise to eat a snack that is rich in carbohydrates and contains no more than 200 calories an hour before your workout.