How long after a meal do you workout? I have heard that you should wait 2 hours after your meal before you lift because of something with growth hormone response. Can anyone elaborate on this or explain what they do and their reasoning? I have been waiting 2 hrs ever since I heard that but now I am starting to question if it is a actual valid point or not.
Thanks
I don't train after eating - I train first thing on an emoty stomach, because it's when I am the best re energy, feel the best, and get the best results, and my strength and endurance, etc. are not affected from the lack of food.
I used to train in the afternoons/evenings, especially when I was cycling, and would sometimes eat and then go train immediately. However, since retiring from cycling, if I trained later in the day, I would wait at least two hours post a physical food meal before training, and ~30-60 minutes after a liquid/shake meal.
Everyone will do it differently for many reasons, including but not limited to convenience, when they can find or make the time, what they get the best results from, etc.
Also is their a different timing you would use for different goals! Say if your bulking, cuttin, or recomping?
Dependent on the individual and their preferences and what works best for them.
~Rosie~