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Starting HIIT Anonymous
sup /fit/ running my first HIIT session ever tomorrow morning! I was wondering about meal times. I know not to eat for about 30 minutes after but what about before? Also the morning is the best time right?
>> spanishbomb !!o2n54vlWHXd
I heard you aren't supposed to eat before. I usually eat a light snack (few grapes, half a banana, something like that) just to quell the hunger.
>> rowerfag
soup /fit/ers

as an athletic trainer, here is the scoop on eating!

meal with much good starches and carbs - 2 hours before

snack (eg - fruit, bar, etc.) - 30 minutes before

eat next meal as soon as hungry (10 minutes after workout at minimum if you have weak stomach)

check out GSSIWEB or NATA for specific articles
>> Anonymous
well thats good because im usually not hungry in the morning
>> rowerfag
>>61168
also, this is for major events/competitions, but can be applied to daily exercise as well
>> Anonymous
>>61168
so i should eat about 2 hours and 30 minutes before?
>> Anonymous
>>61173
LOL, commonly PT's know jack-shi- about health/fitness.
>> rowerfag
>>61173
actually for max efficiency you're right on this one... however, I have a strong stomach and am hungry like WOW as soon as i'm done with my routine
>> rowerfag
>>61188
actually, that comment is ignorant... PT's is your friend... it's their JOB to help with fitness... (and to be honest i'm a lot further from being an L-ATC than he is from being a PT, i guarantee it)
>> Anonymous
Im am really confused... so its ok if i dont eat before but I should wait after
>> Anonymous
>>61173
there is zero reason not to eat for 90 minutes after hiit

total daily energy expenditure will not be effected by how soon the next meal is eaten
>> Anonymous
>>61199
Except HIIT puts the body in a catabolic state, so by eating before that's over your not getting maximum weight loss?

This isn't solid state cardio.
>> rowerfag
>>61205
even if you aren't going for overall weight loss, this means you'll burn some extra fat
and we all know that lean muscle looks badass
>> Anonymous
>>61205
this is what ive heard
>> Anonymous
Fucking idiot PTs, don't even know their own shit.