Is it more beneficial to exercise on an empty stomach?

[MikeVincent]

Is it more beneficial to exercise on an empty stomach?

It feels like it to me, but that might just be hunger.

I don't mean hard exercise, but say, walking for half an hour when your tummy is empty.

Mike

 

[Lovelylivpet]

Yes it does, however it is not recommended. This is because your energy levels are lower which means you might not be able to do as much exercise.

 

[MikeVincent]

Thanks

 

[mrman]

Not always. If you excercise even moderately on empty then your body will try and re fuel by your liver releasing sugar in your blood. Not the same for everyone so testing would be a good idea. I always tend to go up after exercise if on empty so I have a small snack to stop this happening.

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[MikeVincent]

Hmm. OK - thanks.

Tricky this stuff, isn't it!