It's best to not go heavy with the meals prior to your workout. Eating too much or eating the wrong thing prior to exercise can be possibly detrimental to your workout. Imagine putting diesel fuel in your vehicle when it takes regular gasoline; there is misfiring, sputtering, and stalling. Of course your body will not "misfire" but it could feel heavy, sluggish, you may have a stomachache, and your joints could even hurt. Light snacks are great for workouts that are less than one hour. Fruit and watered-down sports drinks offer quick digesting carbohydrates that break down and become available in the bloodstream immediately after consumption. This creates a seamless production in energy and little distress on the gastrointestinal system. Bagels, Clif Bars, and peanut butter will sit in the stomach and not break down or convert into energy as quickly due to their complex nature. Trying to exercise with these things not properly digested will more than likely upset the stomach and make for an uncomfortable workout!
Take note to what you are currently eating before exercising and see if it is a wise choice or if there is a better alternative out there. Chances are that you may be able to improve your workout experience.
"uncomfortable workout"= means gassy? just wondering...
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