Is it good to exercise on an empty stomach in the morning?

There is generally no benefit to running on an empty stomach in the morning. On the contrary, it will be counterproductive. On the surface, it seems that you are burning your fat, but in fact it is unhealthy and may even cause irreparable damage. If you are not careful, it will rebound and the weight loss effect will not be achieved. It will also affect your stomach and appetite. Therefore, it is not recommended to run on an empty stomach. The method is introduced below.

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.

In general, exercising on an empty stomach is not good, especially for those who have poor physical fitness. Exercising on an empty stomach early in the morning may cause some physical discomfort. Therefore, you can eat a little before exercising to relieve the pressure on your stomach. Find a suitable exercise method and replenish your energy after exercise.