Have you ever wondered whether or not exercise is actually making you more hungry? Well it turns out that exercising just might make you more likely to eat and overeat after working out. In a recent study published by the Technical University of Munich (in conjunction with the University of Nebraska, the researchers found, “…results suggest that physical exertion can entice those who do sport to eat larger amounts of food more quickly after the training session,” says Prof. Köhler.
This is a good start to a conversation that Scott Hagnas and I had this week on the Fitness, Wellness, and Longevity Podcast (listen below). Hear our thoughts on whether or not the fitness population need worry about eating after your workouts!
If you have a question you’d like us to answer on the next podcast, please email me at sean@flochfitness.com!