How long can I exercise while eating?

Generally speaking, the most suitable time for exercise in a day is not in the morning, but around five in the afternoon. However, it is best to have dinner before six or seven in the afternoon. In this case, the time of eating may conflict with the time of exercise. So, how long do you exercise after dinner? Let's take a look with Bian Xiao!

How long can I exercise after dinner?

You can't exercise for an hour after dinner. It is not recommended to exercise immediately after meals, because just after meals, the gastrointestinal tract needs more blood to digest food. If you exercise immediately after a meal, blood will enter skeletal muscle, leading to a decrease in blood flow in the gastrointestinal tract, which is not conducive to gastrointestinal digestion and will lead to gastrointestinal diseases.

According to the intensity of exercise, you can take a walk, walk, square dance, Tai Ji Chuan and other light exercises from half an hour to one hour after meals. Moderate exercise such as jogging, weight-loss exercises and cycling can be carried out one to two hours after meals. High-intensity sports such as long-distance running, skipping rope, playing football and basketball should be carried out two to three hours after meals.

According to your appetite, if you eat a lot before exercise, the food you eat is mainly protein and fat, which are not easy to digest. It is best to exercise for more than two hours after meals.

If the amount of meals is small and the food is mainly carbohydrates, vegetables, fruits or liquid food, the interval between meals and exercise can be relatively shortened according to the intensity of exercise.