Morning training on an empty stomach.

[starskulker]

Do any of you train (weights) in the morning on an empty stomach? I know it's good for cardio but is it disadvantages to do it with weights? I have been doing it and have still have plenty of energy and strength. I always blast myself afterwards with a good post workout drink within 15 minutes and a good balanced meal 45 minutes after the drink.

 

[mkazzbmf]

If you can handle it than your lucky.....I would never make it even 5 mins into my workout without at least 500-600 cals before.


Kaz

 

[itlnstln]

If you can handle it than your lucky.....I would never make it even 5 mins into my workout without at least 500-600 cals before.


Kaz

So it's alright to "lift" on no cals?

 

[wellbilt]

i dont believe all they hype about cardio on an empty stomach

 

[mlong23]

If you can handle it, then imagine how much better your workouts would be with food. When lifting weights you want your body to have enough calories to provide a good workout. Oatmeal before workingout is a huge advantage because of its slow release.

 

[bdavester]

I can't even imagin training on an empty stomach. Your body is already at least 7 hours without any nutrition and it want's it as quick as possible. Not to mention you won't have alot of power .... or at least would have alot more when you had breakfast

 

[OMEGA]

cardio on empty stomach yes
lifting NO

 

[wellbilt]

yea io cant see me doin it either
when i waqke up in the morning theres 2 things on my mind
sex
food

 

[krishna]

I wouldn't recommend lifting on an empty stomach. Why would you even want to? You need nutrients and protein to sustain muscle while you tear it down. Your strength will be down, your energy will be shit, and you won't make any decent gains.

 

[hanibal]

i lift/do cardio on empty stomach, except for a protein drink,w/ very little carbs, prior to going to gym. only time i eat calories and carbs before training is if i feel sluggish or if i'm going to train legs. it all depends on how i feel.