View Single Post
Old 09-13-2005, 07:47 AM   #9
Budd
 
Budd's Avatar
Dojo: Taikyoku Budo & Kiko - NY, PA, MD
Location: Greater Philadelphia Area
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,000
United_States
Offline
Re: Aikido, liquids, food & health

I have to agree with others regarding staying hydrated throughout the day. Regular water intake has been very beneficial for me, especially since I often do general fitness at the gym at lunchtime and then do martial training in the evenings.

I also have to agree with Mr. Sullivan on eating the apple an hour to two hours before exercise. Especially if you exercise in the afternoon/early evening before dinner. I've started eating my apple, rather than with lunch, I save it until 3:30 or 4pm, then get on the mat and train at 5:30 or 6pm -- it's made a huge difference in my energy level (and helps to carry me over to dinner afterwards)!

As for eating afterwards -- my basic take is that if you're eating smallish regular meals throughout the day (balanced nutrition, etc.), then it's best to eat about an hour after exercise, when your metabolism is going to make the most out of what you intake (make sure there's some protein in there).

Just my input, FWIW.

Taikyoku Mind & Body
http://taikyokumindandbody.com
  Reply With Quote