Is it not good to do any physical activity right after a meal?

But there are some people who can eat a big meal and experience no issues when they exercise afterward, Vigil said. ... you're going to be doing some degree of strength training — and that's not just weight lifting, but also swimming since that's got a strength component — it's critical to have some protein. read more

- Don't kill the flow of blood. Avoid all physical activities like walking, bathing, etc. Avoid mental activities like internet, reading, studying,etc. - Eating fruits immediately after a meal might disturb the digestion process. You might want to research a bit about the effects of "food combining". read more

According to the old wives’ tales, it’s not safe to walk, swim, ride a bike or engage in nearly any type of physical activity after eating a meal. And while it probably isn’t a great idea to exercise vigorously after Thanksgiving dinner, taking a simple walk after a meal is a different story altogether. read more

That results in a below-par result. The body doesn't take too well to exercising (especially weight lifting) right after a meal. That's why I like to try to do my workouts in the mornings (at least when I can), before I eat any solid heavy foods. read more