The invention discloses a material supply method and apparatus wherein the method comprises: obtaining the motion data of a user in a preset period; according to the current time information and the motion data of the user, determining whether it is needed to supply materials or not; when it is confirmed that material supply is needed, obtaining the position information for the supply; and according to the position information for supply, supplying materials. With the method and apparatus of the invention, it is possible to provide material supplies to people in motion instantly when material supplies are not prepared in advance so as to keep people fit, to provide great convenience to the user and to increase the user's experience.