It is a type of advice that can have an impact on the professional’s performance.
Walking is recognized for its democratic side, that is, many people can start without high financial costs. Therefore, it can be practiced in parks, streets, avenues and highways. However, some questions always arise about this modality, for example: can you walk on an empty stomach?
Walking on an empty stomach carries risks
“You shouldn’t do any physical exercise during fasting. It’s anti-physiological and the body needs energy, the sources are food and, above all, the carbohydrates we use. You shouldn’t do anything during fasting”, he responded exclusively to Sport Life O cardiologist and sports doctor Dr. Nabil Ghorayeb.
The doctor also added that this is a controversial issue, which is not accepted by a doctor because a person will have serious health problems instead of benefiting from running on an empty stomach.
“You can have hypoglycemia, dizziness, fainting and serious problems with low blood pressure. There is nothing that justifies it. Nowadays people want to lose weight and there are other ways to do it with medical guidance,” Nabil emphasizes.
These statements indicate that it makes no sense to choose a method because they think it is the best. The only recommendation is to avoid any sports during fasting.
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It is therefore recommended to do physical activity three times a week. And, in parallel, there are scientific studies that accuse an aerobic exercise time of 180 minutes a week.
“You can divide it in three times how important it is for people over 35 or 40 to take a day off. Now, if you compare it to an athlete, it becomes unrealistic. An athlete has a team that takes care of him and that’s why he does physical activity almost every day,” Ghorayeb said.
Another point is that there is no consensus on the best time to go for a walk. If you agree from an orthopedic perspective, the suggestion is to run at the end of the day because your muscles are already prepared. From a cardiovascular perspective, there is no mention of what the best or worst time is. “So, exercise when you feel best,” the doctor advised.
What is the recommended meal plan for hikers?
“The general recommendation is hydration, foods or substances that help maintain muscle physical activity. Then, amino acids and supplements are based on what you will spend on physical activity,” concluded Dr. Nabil Ghorayeb.
Given away
The PNAD (National Household Sample Survey) published in 2022 the report “Sports Practices and Physical Activity” in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports with the accusation that 24.6% of Brazilians practice running or walking with some frequency.
Source: Terra
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