Can I exercise after a meal?

Many of our friends usually have the habit of taking a walk after meals, and some friends will do some high-intensity physical exercises after meals. In fact, after meals, choosing some moderate-intensity sports to exercise will have better results. The following editor will introduce what exercises you can do after meals to achieve better exercise results.

Afternoon is the best time to exercise

In our traditional concept, we should take a nap after lunch. In fact, the human body's athletic ability reaches its peak between 2 and 4 p.m. Moreover, this is the best time to exercise as the sun is abundant, the temperature is suitable, and the wind is light. It is best to exercise one hour after lunch, otherwise it will affect the gastrointestinal digestive function.

The following exercises are good choices for after lunch:

1. Practice squatting

Action: When standing, place your feet shoulder-width apart, let your arms hang naturally, place your palms lightly on both sides of your legs, and look straight ahead. Take a step to the left with your left leg and at the same time raise both arms as if hugging something, with your hands no higher than your shoulders and your eyes looking straight ahead; bend your knees and squat about 130 degrees, keeping steady and your upper body straight; press your hands down to the same height as your navel and maintain the half-squat position for 15 seconds. When you feel soreness, numbness, or swelling in your lower limbs, stand up slowly and breathe naturally.

Function: It can exercise the muscles of the lower limbs, waist and back, and relieve muscle tension. The above exercises should be performed in accordance with the principle of gradual progress and moderation, starting with a small amount of exercise, with the heart rate after exercise increasing by 30% to 50% compared to before exercise.

2. Tai Chi Push Hands

Action: Face the Tai Chi Push Hands Device, stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your knees slightly bent in a horse stance. Open your hands, place them on the edges of the two turntables on the same side, and turn the turntables. During the exercise, when pushing to the right, the center of gravity below the waist should move to the right, and the right leg should form a lunge; when pushing to the left, the center of gravity should move to the left, and the left leg should form a lunge, and repeat. The practice speed is medium, and the practice time for each time should be 3 to 5 minutes. Do it 2 to 4 times, depending on your own situation.

Function: It can exercise the upper limb muscles, relieve arm muscle tension caused by writing, and promote gastrointestinal motility and facilitate digestion. When doing the above exercises, you should pay attention to gentle and even movements, and avoid using excessive force to avoid injury.

3. Go barefoot

Action: Choose a clean, smooth, pebbled path in the shade of the trees and walk slowly barefoot on the pebbled road. The best time is 30 minutes.

Function: By increasing the contact opportunities between the plantar fascia, ligaments, acupoints and nerve endings and the uneven road surface, the sensitive areas of the soles of the feet are constantly stimulated. These stimulation signals are transmitted to the corresponding heart organs and the corresponding cerebral cortex, which can regulate the functions of various parts of the body and play a role in assisting the treatment of certain diseases.

It is best to exercise after meals and take a short rest. You can choose the above exercise methods about half an hour after meals. This can effectively speed up metabolism and help the body to quickly excrete a large amount of toxins. At the same time, it can also effectively enhance the body's immunity to many diseases.