A lot of people are confused about eating before exercise. In fact, Vitamin G reader kristindenae asked for some clarification. Some say it's a must. Others say no way and would rather sweat it out on an empty stomach. Which is best? The answer ...
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Eat! That's what most nutrition and fitness experts say. Fred DeVito, co-founder of Exhale Spa's Core Fusion classes says it's very important to be nourished before exercise. (P.S. If you live near an Exhale location, check out their new promotion--sign up for an annual membership, and get all kinds of freebies and discounts.)
"It is not advisable to work out on an empty stomach," he says. "I see people get light-headed, dizzy and have even seen people pass out cold after the first 15 minutes of intense exercise and almost 100 percent of the time, these people have had nothing to eat prior to class."
So what should you eat? The trainers for my fitness boot camp advised us to limit our pre-exercise eating to 200 calories--so keep it light. "A good snack consists of complex carbohydrates and protein to give you the right amount of energy," says Kelly Singer, owner of Sassy Fit. "Yogurt, apples, nutrition bars, oatmeal, and peanut butter all make great snacks." The key with your snack, adds Fed DeVito, is choosing foods that are highly digestible (because who wants an upset stomach during yoga class?).
What myths have you heard about exercise and eating? What do you generally eat before exercise?
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