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Eating Before Exercise
It is generally recommended that you should never eat a
large meal for between two to three hours before exercising.
This recommendation is well based on scientific fact.
Following the ingestion of any meal there is an increase
in the flow of blood to the digestive system, supporting
the absorption of nutrients. At the same time the blood
supply to the muscles is significantly reduced, thus making
them less efficient during exercise at this time. This effect
is very much dependent on:
- The time which has elapsed following the meal.
- The amount of food eaten.
- The degree of exercise.
Professional sports people aim to eat no later that three
to four hours before competing. They therefore ensure complete
digestion of food and a relatively empty stomach.
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