Thursday, November 2, 2023

Excercising: On a Full or Empty Stomach?

Some of you were wondering if exercising should be done when we're full of energy after eating, or when we're a bit on the hungry side. 
 
If you wish to lose some weight, you’d want to exercise on an empty stomach so that the body has a chance to burn calories from excess fat. Be sure to drink water if you exercise in the morning; after a night of sleep, it's necessary to replenish water for the entire body.
 
If you feel rather sluggish while exercising on an empty stomach, you may want to consume some light snack to supply energy to the body, especially the brain. That way you can have the strength to focus on exercising properly, consistently, and sufficiently!
 
On the other hand, for those who need to gain weight and wish to build lean muscles, it’d be good to consume a small amount of food rich in protein and nutrients prior to working out for better results.
 
I wish you much joy and diligence in exercising every day for your own health and happiness, as well as that of your loved ones.

- Ly Binh Son, USA