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No, but not doing so increases the risk of muscle cramping, which increases the risk of drowning:
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It is generally recommended to wait at least 30 minutes to 1 hour after eating before swimming to allow for proper digestion and reduce the risk of cramps or discomfort while swimming. However, individual tolerance may vary, so it's important to listen to your body and adjust as needed.
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How many hours does it take to go swimming after you eat?
After you eat you should wait 20 minutes before going swimming to prevent a cramp.
How long after eating can you walk on the treadmill?
1 hour if swimming, 30 min for any thing else.
Do you have to waite a hour to go swimming after eating?
It best to but depends on the amount of swimming being done. About 30 minutes should be good.
Is a candy bar ok to eat before swimming?
Yes it is. The rule about 30 minutes after eating is bogus. You can not actually get cramps from eating before hand.
Why do you have to wait 30 min before you go swimming?
You do not have to. This is an urban myth. You don't have to wait 30 minuted before swimming.
When do you excersise after eating food?
you shouldn't exercise until at least 30 minutes after eating any meal, just like the trampoline and swimming rule, I mean what's the difference between swimming and going on a trampoline they are all exercise.
How soon can they eat food?
30 minutes after swimming
Is swimming a mile in 30 minutes fast?
Very.
How long should you wait after eating to work out?
Just as with swimming, you should usually wait 30 minutes. To decrease chances of pulling a muscle. Personally, I believe its better to work out on an empty stomach. You should eat a protein rich meal, after a workout anyway.2 hours after a meal - half an hour after a snack
When a certain medicine says to wait 30 minutes before eating or drinking does that mean exactly 30 minutes?
Not exactly. I think it's to allow the medicine to be absorbed into you blood. Some medicines are affected by different foods and some if eaten with food may make you vomit. I would wait the 30 minutes or longer but its probably a good idea not to eat before the thirty minutes is up.
How long do you have to wait till you can get in the pool after you eat?
You can go in the pool right after eating if you want to. If you ate too much and have cramps, then wait until you feel better. We use to be told to wait 20 or 30 minutes or even an hour. Now doctors say that this is simply not true. 20 or 30 minutes is what I have always been told.
After cold drink when to take oral temperature?
You should wait 20-30 minutes after, smoking, eating, or drinking a hot or cold liquid to take your temperature. You should wait at least an hour after extensive exercise or a hot bath for an accurate reading.
