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I would like to know if it's safe or healthy to swim on an empty stomach. 

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I have been swimming regularly from past 3 years. As per my experience I would not recommend you to swim with empty stomach. The swimming comes under the rigorous exercises which needs more amount of energy. While swimming, it requires energy from your body. Therefore it is not recommended to swim empty stomach. You must eat something before going for swimming.
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Swimming on an empty stomach is generally considered to be safe and healthy. However, it is important to note that swimming on an empty stomach may lead to lightheadedness or fatigue due to the body using up its energy reserves. Therefore, it is recommended that swimmers eat a light snack or meal prior to swimming, such as a piece of fruit or a small sandwich. This will provide the body with enough energy to swim comfortably and safely.
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The thing that we should always have at the back of our minds when we go swimming is that swimming is a sport that involves energy. Energy to do a lot of things is what is necessary and there is need for us to eat something before we go swimming. This does not mean that we should eat heavily, but taking something that will sustain the energy when we are swimming is something that is crucial.

As old as I am, I don't really know how to swim as I have had fears for water all because of the stories that I have heard of how water have drown people. This has made me to always remain careful when it comes to going to the swimming pool. It is necessary for those that are not experts when we are talking about swimming to always swim in shallow pools to avoid being drown as well.
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Though, the body will experience lesser weight when you don't eat or when the stomach is empty but  don't think it is healthy to swim with an empty stomach. Since, the essence of food is to gain energy. And that energy is needed to move both hands and legs correspondently while swimming.. If such energy is not enough, you might loose the control along the line.

Also in health perception, food is actually a basic requirements by human body and must always be eaten at regular interval. If you refuse to eat accordingly aand chosed to enter the river or swimming pool to swim,you might actually be tempted to drink the undrinkable water and even loose the strenght to actively control well. Also more water tends to enter the body since the system willbw dialated. Unclean water will penetrate.
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In reality, it is better to swim on an empty stomach than just after you've eaten. It is recommended that you wait 30 minutes to go swimming after eating that way you do not have cramps in the water. Normally if you go swimming on an empty stomach it is better for you because you will not end up with cramps in the water which is very bad and could cause major problems and in some cases drowning. 
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It is up to you to decide but swimming on an empty stomach is fairly ok if you can handle it. But I would recommend taking something first before going into a swimming pool to increase your energy.
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For those who wish to lose weigth it is ideal to go swimimg in the morning on an empty stomach, you'll burn more fat this way. 
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If you are not swimming for long time say about less than 10-15 minutes. Empty stomach swimming is good.

But if you are a swimming for more time, it's recommended to eat something (not too heavy) before swimming.

Whatever you eat should contain more carbs. So that you will get energy to swim.
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Swimming on an empty stomach will deprive you of the multiple health benefits of this exercise. You just cannot have anything, you need to choose wisely and eat at the right time. You should not have a heavy meal before your swimming session. Eating spicy and high-fat food can make you feel bloated in the pool.
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It depends on the individual's individual circumstances and preferences. Generally, it isidelines from experts in the field that one should not swim if they are not hungry and are able to niece or nephew who are not too. It is also important to be aware that with some swimmer, eating and swimming at the same time is a perfect fit. So, it is important to think about what you want to achieve when you are swimming and not get overwhelmed by the idea of not eating or spending time swimming without friends.
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It is not really advisable or recommendable for a person to swim on an empty stomach because it requires the use of energy it is not advisable to do so.
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swimming on empty stomach can be safe but, it really depends on individual and the intensity to swim. The key is to listen to your body if you feel fine swimming without eating then go for it.
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