If i do my cardio first then come home and eat, is it different as oppose to eat first then cardio?

Answer:
When you exercise, you do it in order to try to maintain good health. You know that you have to eat so that your body has the energy to perform the workouts that you do as well as for everyday tasks. But, just what you should eat before and after you workouts is important for making the best of your workouts. Also, how long you eat before and after each workout is equally important.The ideal time to eat your pre workout meal is 1 hour before you start. If you are working at a lower intensity level, keep this meal down to around 200 calories or so. If you are working at a higher intensity level, you may need this meal to be as high as 400 to 500 calories.Now, eating after a workout is just as important as the pre workout meal. Remember that when you exercise whether it is a cardio or a resistance session, you deplete energy in the form of glycogen. Our brain and central nervous system relies on glycogen as their main source of fuel so if we don't replace it after exercise, our bodies will begin to break down muscle tissue into amino acids, then convert them into usable fuel for the brain and central nervous system.If you have just finished a cardio session, you will need to consume mostly carbohydrates, preferably ones with high fiber. Oatmeal, rice, whole wheat pasta, and most northern fruits are good sources. Try to consume around 30 to 50 grams of these carbohydrates after a cardio session. After cardio, it is ok to eat within 5 to 10 minutes of completion.Hope this helps! Good luck! -Ashley-

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I think one thing that might be different is that if you eat after your cardio, you won't possibly vomit all over the place as you would if you exercised right after you ate.

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It probably won't make a huge difference, but you might feel sluggish or have it might take longer for your food to digest if you eat first, because you digestive system uses so much energy.

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It's best to do the cardio first, cool down, and then eat. However, some body builders suggest drinking water before a workout, so you'll be well hydrated. It's hard on the system and not as effective to exercise right after eating, so I certainly wouldn't recommend it.

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No difference if you burn the calories doing cardio before or after you eat.

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