Cardio Food?

[borg4902]

I have just recently started doing cardio right when I wake up. What do you guys think my first meal of the day should be percentage wise. EX:80% protein,10% fat, 10% carbs?

 

[JKurz1]

you mean an hour afterwards? Mine is

3/4 cup steel cut
1/2 scoop of whey
1 full cup of egg whites/beaters in an amlette with cheese,shrroms and tomoatoes......perfecto

Breakfast of champions

 

[sawastea]

depends on the type of cardio you're accomplishing...If you're doing mod intensity, go with an empty stomach...if you're doing HIIT (high intensity interval training), eat some oatmeal/protein powder before hand (70:30 carb to protein)

 

[borg4902]

fat? anyone

 

[sawastea]

fat? anyone

no fat around your workouts...

strictly carbs/protein...

 

[KWKSLVR]

What if you're on CKD? I do HITT sessions every other morning. I usually do rowing with 100lbs of resistance (about 8 minutes) and about 8 minutes of punching on a punching bag. After that I shower then eat my normal breakfast. I've been thinking about adding a pre-workout protein shake on those days.

 

[Lumberg]

What if you're on CKD? I do HITT sessions every other morning. I usually do rowing with 100lbs of resistance (about 8 minutes) and about 8 minutes of punching on a punching bag. After that I shower then eat my normal breakfast. I've been thinking about adding a pre-workout protein shake on those days.

you hsould definitely do a preworkout shake if you can stomach it.

 

[serbyte]

MCT oil, is used for energy just like carbs. It will give you the energy you need, while on CKD.

 

[Mr.X]

I have just recently started doing cardio right when I wake up. What do you guys think my first meal of the day should be percentage wise. EX:80% protein,10% fat, 10% carbs?

50%protein/20%carbs/30% fat; post-cardio you're not looking for high-insulin spikes.

Mr.X

 

[borg4902]

thanks x

 

[KWKSLVR]

you hsould definitely do a preworkout shake if you can stomach it.

Thanks! Good to know. I sucked one down this morning about 30-45 minutes before working out.