Hi:)
I'm just wondering does it matter to eat dinner before or after swimming? I used to swimming after dinner, but recently I can't arrange my timetable well so I have to swim before dinner(swim 4~5pm and eat at 6~7pm). Will it waste my effort if I have my swim plan like this, that is, gaining weights or something...
I heard if you swim before the dinner your body will consume the food very well and then put on some weights. If this is the case, the weight is muscle or fat?
If your concerned about gaining (the wrong type of) weight, it's not really when your workout falls in the day relative to meals, it's more about what and how you eat. Anyways, it's important to refuel as soon as possible after a workout because as time goes by it becomes stored as fat instead of energy.
Just eat a balanced intake of what you need: protein, fats, vegitables, fruits, and even suppliments if needed (I include wine:)) and stay away from harmful or useless food (sugar, excessive starches, fast food).
If your concerned about gaining (the wrong type of) weight, it's not really when your workout falls in the day relative to meals, it's more about what and how you eat. Anyways, it's important to refuel as soon as possible after a workout because as time goes by it becomes stored as fat instead of energy.
Just eat a balanced intake of what you need: protein, fats, vegitables, fruits, and even suppliments if needed (I include wine:)) and stay away from harmful or useless food (sugar, excessive starches, fast food).
