When to Eat and Exercise
Don't eat a meal right before a workout, because your body will send blood to your muscles rather than your stomach - this interrupts digestion. It is better to exercise 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours after a large meal.
ALWAYS eat breakfast. If you exercise first-thing in the morning, drink a small glass of juice or eat a piece of toast with a fresh fruit spread before your workout, then eat a regular meal.
If you choose to exercise late in the day, make breakfast and lunch your "big" meals.
Submitted by Craige McKenna who teaches at Benedictine High School in Richmond, VA. Thanks for contributing to PE Central!