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Cycling is good for health, but what kind of food to eat before cycling is more beneficial to the body to engage in sports? Improper diet will make you feel tired early, or have an upset stomach, which will affect your riding mood!

What to eat before a ride?

Choose foods rich in carbohydrates and proteins before riding, such as: bread, rice, noodles, fish, chicken, beef, eggs, beans, nuts, etc. They can continuously release energy for you during your ride.

If the riding time is less than 60 minutes, you can eat bread and sports drinks. These foods are easy to digest and can quickly provide sugar. If the riding time exceeds 60-90 minutes, you can choose foods with a lower glycemic index, such as fruits, skimmed milk, rice, and beans. These foods are slowly digested into sugars and can supply sugars for a long time For active muscles.

How long before a ride is the best time to eat?

The biggest misconception is that the food eaten one minute before riding is the main energy that can be used immediately. In fact, the main energy comes from the food you ate 4 to 8 hours ago--digested, transformed and stored in the muscles.

If you are used to cycling early in the morning, you should eat more sugary foods the night before, such as bread, jam, bananas, etc. For breakfast, avoid foods that contain too much fat, such as steamed buns and hamburgers. They are not easy to digest, will stay in the stomach for a long time, and cannot provide enough sugar.

If you are used to cycling at night, you can prepare some rich lunches for yourself. If you want to lose weight, just eat a moderate amount of carbohydrates and don't wake up hungry in the middle of the night. If you don't lose weight, you need both carbohydrates and protein, which is the golden time for night riding to absorb and recover.

If there is a competition the next day, it is very necessary to ensure glycogen reserves. Then you need to consume a lot of carbohydrates and water the day before yesterday to maintain glycogen. The timing of eating varies with the time of the game and the total type of food. The food eaten can provide sufficient nutrition and energy during the game without causing gastrointestinal discomfort during exercise. It is best not to try foods during competition that you have not tried during practice, so as not to cause unnecessary negative effects.

In fact, there is no one food or any eating schedule that suits everyone. Everyone needs to experience it during practice to find out the most suitable and effective food and eating time.

BP Smartwatch has always existed as the best companion for cycling. It will tell you information such as calories, distance, etc., so that you can adjust your riding in time.