AM cardio and catabolism

[bigmean]

I want to get the most out of cardio on an empty stomach in the morning, but I would also like stop the catabolism of 8 hrs of sleep. What do you think of glutamine and maybe eca before morning cardio?

 

[Darko]

The eca and glutamine are goning to help spare your muscle for sure, you may want to think about throwing in some BCAA's too.
Darko

 

[DrJMW]

The pros actually wake up during the night to eat to avoid catabolism. If your GH levels are normal, then catabolism is a very minor problem during sleep. ECA is good for preserving muscle--best taken first thing in the AM, noon, and by 3pm. Follow all your workouts with a protein supplement containing glutamine and BCAA's--drink/eat this within the hour after the workout.

 

[DaMan]

BCAA? Uhm... I'm guessing Branch-Chained amino acid? What kind, what dosage, what schedule do y'all recommend?

Thx.

 

[bigmean]

Thanks fellas!