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writes: Hello, need some health and gyming advice.Is it recommended to have a meal before gyming?If you have a heavy meal or dinner then go to gym thereafter, does it do more harm then good??Thanks Reply to this Question
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reader, layla +, writes (24 August 2006):
 well i have been going to the gym and asked the same question you have and they said that its often preffered that you eat a light meal after the gym. I found this quite hard to be honest but good luck it works too
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reader, anonymous, writes (24 August 2006): If you are on a weight training programme (bulking), you need to eat a good five to six small meals a day, and one of the meals should be about an hour before you head off to the gym for your training.If you are on a cardio workout (weightloss), its always advisable to go on an empty stomach. You can google it up to find the reason why. Therefore, no, dont head on to the gym after a heavy meal!
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reader, anonymous, writes (24 August 2006): If you have a heavy meal or dinner and then go straight to the gym you are likely to be sick!
It's best to give it at least a couple of hours before doing exercise, ie you don't want food in your stomach.
Try having a snack or small meal consisting of complex carbohydrates as this can help with your stamina.
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reader, snowbird  +, writes (24 August 2006):
 I'm not a doctor, but popular opinion is that it is risky to eat for the hour before any exercise, as the blood supply is diverted from the muscle groups (heart, etc) - to go to the stomach/intestines to digest the food. This can result in muscle cramps, or, in severe cases, a heart attack.. Again, I stress that I am not a doctor, but better to be safe than sorry.
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reader, harshbutfair  +, writes (24 August 2006):
 Won't kill you (usually) but it's more common to eat after going to the gym than before. Depends on whether you're after weight loss/muscle building etc. There are lots of good sites on weight loss, try a google and see what comes up.
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