18. Should I eat before or after training?
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This article is from the Fitness FAQ, by Jeff Gleixner (glex@cray.com) with numerous contributions by others.
18. Should I eat before or after training?
When training you should work out on an empty stomach, or close to
it. You want the blood to be available for your muscles, not tied
up digesting food. You want to eat within 90 minutes after a
work out.
MM2000 suggests riding the stationary bike at the end of your
work out for about 10 minutes and slowly drink apple juice during
your ride.
Post workout snacks should be simple carbs with a little protein.
Orange Juice and some yogurt or a banana would be a good snack.
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