Be careful not to overdo it when it comes to how much you eat before exercise

The general guideline:

Large meals. Eat these at least three to four hours before exercising.

Small meals. Eat these two to three hours before exercising.

Small snacks. Eat these an hour before exercising.

Eating too much before you exercise can leave you feeling sluggish. Eating too little might not give you the energy to keep you feeling strong throughout your workout.