Morning Cardio Question

[wzkid]

Is it cool to do your morning cardio after a few cups of coffee and no food or should I go with no food and drink?

Hard to get motivated without that coffee,lol

 

[al420]

Is the purpose on the 'cardio' to loose fat? If so I would say an empty stomach, althought I feel it can be a bit catabolic. Gear helps this a ton, but if you are drug free may drink a small shake w/ 25g protien and 25g carbs prior - that will burn up rather quickly, but the nutrients will help preserve muscle IMO.

 

[Cynical Simian]

In general, if you're doing LISS, fasted is acceptable and probably preferable. If you're doing HIIT, eat something beforehand.

 

[wzkid]

Thanks for the info guys

 

[Protobuilder]

Guys, coffee is zero calories, right? The caffeine will help mobilize fat stores if you've got an empty stomach and it helps motivate you. Win, win. Still though, a little bit of milk and a small piece of fruit or something helps raise glucose and helps preserve muscle. But it's not that big of a deal if you're just doing some steady treadmill wlaking, etc. Serious intervals or something and you may need to rethink the empty stomach bit.

 

[thegoodfoods]

Guys, coffee is zero calories, right?

coffee has like 2-3 calories for every cup. (calorieking.com). Coffee IS a win win thing just like you said, too.

 

[smbdybldr]

I would do it on an empty stomach and eat after that

 

[TheValley]

What i have heard have a few BBCAA's or about 1/2 scoop protein on an empty stomach
then eat after