How long before surfing should you eat?

Each surfer is different, but as a general guide, eating a carbohydrate rich meal 2-4 hours before the first heat starts is a good goal. Choosing good quality carbs for long lasting fuel is a good idea.

What should I eat before a surf session?

Aim to drink at least a liter of water before paddling out. Along with extra water serious fuel is needed. Complex carbohydrates that digest slowly and provide long lasting energy are ideal. Mix this with hunger fighting fats and proteins to take full advantage of a day of solid waves.

Why should you wait 3 hours after eating?

Recommended Timing As a general rule of thumb, nutritionists will tell you to wait about three hours between your last meal and bedtime. This allows some digestion to occur and the contents of your stomach to move into your small intestine.

Should you wait 2 hours after eating?

Nope, you should actually allow more time. Experts recommend waiting at least three hours after you’ve eaten to go to bed. This allows your body time to digest your food so you’re not up at night with an upset stomach, indigestion or heartburn. That being said, don’t forego a meal to follow this rule.

Why does surfing make you so hungry?

Surfing is basically interval training, which combines low-intensity cardio (paddling out) over longer time, high-intensity cardio (sprints for waves) and rests in between. You’re burning way more calories than whatever you do with weights (or deadlifts) or just low-intensity cardio over long periods.

Do I need to be fit to surf?

In fact, you don’t have to be in perfect shape to surf or even start surfing. Surfing is adaptable for all skill and experience levels. Paddling out to catch waves will help build cardiovascular and upper body strength, and popping up into your stance will work your legs and core.

Is exercising after eating bad?

As a general rule of thumb, you should wait to exercise until three to four hours after eating a meal, and one to two hours after eating a snack, advises Ansari. Doing some light exercise after eating—like walking—is fine, but for a more intense workout your body needs time to digest.