Tag: Swimming after eating

According to general health guidelines, most people can wait as little as 30 minutes after consuming a light snack before engaging in physical activity. The ideal waiting period depends on the activity, snack type, and individual physiology, but a short interval is typically sufficient to avoid digestive upset and fuel your energy stores.

According to a survey cited by AXA Health, 38% of UK adults believe they should wait 30 minutes after eating before swimming. This persistent myth, often traced back to early 20th-century publications, is just one example of the common misconceptions surrounding post-meal timing. While the notion of waiting is not entirely without merit, the reasons behind it are far more nuanced than most people assume.