eating before workout

[Juicy-R6]

just so i become a little more clear on this subject, for the sake of argument let us assume we are eating carbs (simple and complex) and protein before the workout. Exactly how long should i wait to start my training session? Is 1 hour good enough or its better to wait 2 hours?
any input would appreciated

 

[vitor97]

Hmm

1- 1 1/2 HRS, I usally just down a shake before I go, I dont like the feeling of carbs in my stomach when I lift, I want to workout HARD, FAST and in the back of my mind think im burning some fat as well.

 

[gymtime]

I'd wait about an hour and a half at least. And you should be taking in simple carbs post workout only.

 

[anthrax]

before workouts:
80%complex and 20% simple carbs

after:
almost 100% high GI carbs

 

[plornive]

The answers to this are as diverse as the answers to the question, "what is the ideal diet?".

I like to eat tofu or tuna and an apple or oats about 1.5-2 hours before working out. I like to have a completely empty stomach to workout intensely.

 

[mixiLflic]

Ok, so what if you are going to do cardio as soon as you wake up with nothing in your stomach. And after you are finished with cardio you want to lift. I have managed to do it eating an apple in between but it seems wrong.

 

[gymtime]

I would NEVER lift after a long cardio session on an empty stomach. If you must do that, wait as long as you can before lifting. And eat as much as you can in between.

 

[mixiLflic]

So if I eat wait 1 1/2hrs. , lift then 30 mins. of Cardio, I'm good?

 

[Juicy-R6]

I've noticed that everytime i only wait 1 hour before i train i don't perform as well...i still feel a litlle bloated

 

[vitor97]

Hmm

DO U have to train right away, FOr me, I do 1hr of cardio at 8am, then I eat at 9, and the earliest I would renter the gym is around 10:30-12ish, If your not too tired and your meal has settled go right ahead, see if u are as strong as u typically are, if yes then keep it up, if not give it some rest for a few HRS.

 

[vtec96]

I've noticed that everytime i only wait 1 hour before i train i don't perform as well...i still feel a litlle bloated

Exactly, thats why I recomend and wait about 2 hrs...not much more and not less... then your pretty much digested your food enough to workout hard and not feel any food still in your stomach ... 3 hrs may still be ok depending on the type and size meal you've had. However, I think 2hrs would be better, especially if you've got your carbs mixed in there properly. You have to try to see what works best for you...

 

[chaste]

So if I eat wait 1 1/2hrs. , lift then 30 mins. of Cardio, I'm good?

right, that sounds fine if you will be doing cardio on the same day of your lifting. You should lift before cardio.

 

[Juicy-R6]

Exactly, thats why I recomend and wait about 2 hrs...not much more and not less... then your pretty much digested your food enough to workout hard and not feel any food still in your stomach ... 3 hrs may still be ok depending on the type and size meal you've had. However, I think 2hrs would be better, especially if you've got your carbs mixed in there properly. You have to try to see what works best for you...

Yeah i think its better if i wait 2 hours. I always try to mix about 80% of complex carbs and 20% of simple carbs, which is probably the reason why i still feel bloated after 1 hour. thanks VTEC96

 

[mixiLflic]

I waited 2hrs before today, lifted and then did cardio and felt great. Not to mention it was leg day. Great advice. Thanks.