Is it suitable to run on an empty stomach in the morning?

We all know that running can burn body fat, and running in the morning can better burn the fat left in the body the day before, thus achieving the effect of weight loss. However, some people say that if you don’t eat anything when running in the morning, will running on an empty stomach be more effective in losing weight? However, some people question that running on an empty stomach in the morning is very harmful to the body. So we ask relevant experts to tell us whether it is suitable to run on an empty stomach in the morning?

Exercise and running to lose weight are methods that many people would like to try. But at the same time, many people believe that running on an empty stomach can burn fat faster and is more effective in losing weight. Little do people know that running on an empty stomach to lose weight will not only increase the chance of weight rebound, but also cause harm to the body.

Running on an empty stomach in the morning can cause some people to experience symptoms of hypoglycemia, and sugar is the most economical and direct source of energy for the human body when running. Hypoglycemia can cause various uncomfortable symptoms such as palpitations, sweating, trembling hands and feet, etc. If this happens, you must replenish sugar as soon as possible (such as eating a piece of candy) to allow blood sugar to return to normal as soon as possible. Therefore, when running, especially long-distance running, you should pay attention to replenishing sugar and water, which is the guarantee of the human body's internal environment and the guarantee of energy supply. It is recommended to eat a meal before running on an empty stomach, such as a banana or half a piece of bread before running, and then have a full meal after running.

The reason why running on an empty stomach is not encouraged is that if you are running to lose weight, you will consume more energy during the running process. If you do not replenish it in time, it may cause irreparable damage to your body, which will be harmful to your body in the long run. In addition, since running consumes too much energy, the feeling of hunger will be stronger after running, so you may eat more food unknowingly, increasing the chance of weight rebound, causing running to have the opposite effect of weight loss.

Also, about running on a full stomach. Running on an empty stomach is not good for your health, but running on a full stomach is also best avoided. Food needs to be digested after entering the stomach and intestines. At this time, a large amount of blood is concentrated in the stomach and intestines. If you run, it may cause indigestion and gastric ptosis; running with a full stomach will also increase the risk of appendicitis. You should wait at least 30 minutes after a meal before exercising, and it should be a small meal. The rest time should be doubled after a large meal.

Through the above introduction, we have a certain understanding of the question of whether it is suitable to run on an empty stomach in the morning. That is, losing weight on an empty stomach in the morning is not only very harmful to the body, but can seriously endanger the life of the runner. Moreover, running on an empty stomach in the morning can easily cause obesity. Therefore, it is recommended that people do not run on an empty stomach in the morning.