It typically takes food anywhere from two to four hours to fully transition from your stomach to your small intestine after you eat, and while you don't need to wait until your breakfast or snack, lunch, and so on are fully digested, it will feel best if you give your body some time to process your meal before you hop into a HIIT class. That being said, the science of not gagging halfway through your workout is not a perfect one, and this is largely because everyone metabolizes food differently, according to Amanda Lemein, MS, RD, LDN, a Chicago-based dietitian.
She adds that there are two important factors to consider when it comes to timing your workout fuel properly: First, your own habits and body. Second, the size and contents of the meal. Both the amount of food that you're eating and what you choose to nosh on pre-workout will largely determine how long you should wait before exercising. As Lemein emphasizes, everyone's needs are different in this area—but generally-speaking, the larger the meal you consume, the longer it will take to digest.
This ups the amount of time you should wait before working out. To shorten the amount of time you'll need to wait before you feel comfortable exercising after a meal, go for carbs and lean proteins. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Share this —. Follow today. More Brands. By Linda Carroll. This content does not have an English version. This content does not have an Arabic version.
See more conditions. Healthy Lifestyle Fitness. Products and services. Eating and exercise: 5 tips to maximize your workouts Knowing when and what to eat can make a difference in your workouts. By Mayo Clinic Staff. Open pop-up dialog box Breakfast Close. Breakfast A healthy breakfast might include cereal and fruit. Open pop-up dialog box Smoothie Close.
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Something went wrong on our side, please try again. Show references Kenney WL, et al. Body composition and nutrition for sport. In: Physiology of Sport and Exercise. Champaign, Ill. Duyff RL. Eat smart for sports. New York, N. That's because research suggests walking can help speed up the time it takes for food to move from the stomach to the small intestines.
And faster digestion has been linked with lower rates of heartburn and acid reflux symptoms, according to Time — both of which can be unwelcome visitors after one too many slices of 'za. After you've turned up a bit too much for Taco Tuesday, the last thing you'd probably want to do is focus even more on your midsection — after all, that bad boy is more bloated than usual and likely aches. But doing core exercises after eating too much can actually help ease any post-dinner distress.
Here's the thing: Strong core muscles can help ensure healthy bowel movements, Niket Sonpal , M. Plus, a strong core is pretty important for every activity you do. Not a fan of crunches or planks? No problem. Try this 5-minute routine or pick and choose some of the best ab exercises to include while working out after eating too much.
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