InsecTMutanT

Hi all,

Great forums! I've found it very resourceful, thank you.

I'm coming back into the scene after...er... 10 years off. So I'm starting from scratch again.

I need to sort my diet, and a basic bulking routine, which I'll devise this weekend. But I would like to ask some of you experts a question if I may...

How do we feel about early morning training? I work 9-5, and really don't want to go to my local gym at rush hour. When I used to train, I really hated having to wait for a piece of equipment. And I'd like to train with minimal company too! Training before work, i.e. 7.30am would be perfect for me. But I'm concerned about training hard so early in the morning.

How do we feel about super early morning workouts? What about eating before hand and energy levels at this time of day? I would probably be training 1hour after waking. Is this bad? I have serious reservations.

Thanks in advance. And thanks for these forums

dasteel

Hi great post.
I have always trained in the mornings like you are suggesting. The past year i have changed my diet and training to add some mass. I have put on just under a stone of fairly lean wait in one year.
I like you have concerns that I am not using my diet properly as I only have oats and whey before I train and everything else through the day.
I think alot of early risers will find this thread interesting.

ParaManiac

Hello mate,welcome.

Plenty train at this time of the day.Some say it is better due to naturally high gh levels,others simply can't get motivated at such an early hour.

Give it a go,provided you don't lift weight on an empty stomach,you wont do yourself any harm and will soon get in a good routine.

Id advise porridge and a protein shake about 60 mins prior followed by a carb/protein shake Pwo.Good luck

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megatron

I switched to morning training about 9 months ago. I find it much better actually, I have improved dignificantly. I attribute this to the fact that I get 5 meals down me after training now rather than 2 before I sleep - giving myself more nutrients while my body craves them. I eat some oats + whey about an hour before I hit the gym, then while i'm training I drink some sports sugar drink to kerep my energy levels up. Green tea is great too first thing to remove drowyness and make you feel "ready" to lift weights that early.

First week or so sucks, then your body adapts and it's nice (but bloody cold at the mo)

ParaManiac

Hello mate,what do you mean by the above statement?

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Robbie

Its a wicked way to kick start the day, only problem is getting to bed early enough to get my minimum 8hours...

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InsecTMutanT

Aye, the getting to bed thing is not a problem, if you are dedicated... and if i could transfer my dedication into results i would look like Arnie in his hay day!

TY for the responses guys, I'm so glad it's not a problem So oats and protein 1hr before will be fine for energy? Will porridge be okay for those oats? TY again for the responses Monday morning squats here i come. woooot

InsecTMutanT

And, agreed, how better way to start your working day than to be pumped!

I'm thinking thats cheating! lol

TY again

InsecTMutanT

Is one hour enough for the transition from eating to workout? That was my main concern paramaniac, the not eating before workout is a deffo no no eh, I'm 6ft and 11.5stone:( so I can't afford to lose a single kilojule (or however you spell it) or calorie.

ParaManiac

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ParaManiac

An hour is fine mate,always eat prior to lifting,do not run the risk of going hypo.

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InsecTMutanT

Lol, hypo I have plenty of!

Thank you. Will give it a couple of weeks and see how it goes. Oh and will post back.

Can't wait, Surely I'll have the whole gym to myself at 7.30am when it opens

Nytol

I would suggest a whey/carb drink as solid food will still be digesting.

Since starting training with James, I've been training much earlier than normal, and have found it to be fine, I am not a morning person, so was concerned it would have a bad effect on my training, but it has not.

I normally have a large can of Pineapple (about 50g carbs), and 50g of whey isolate 1 1/2hs before training.

I have very little appetite in the mornings, but this goes down well, and is digested quickly.

InsecTMutanT

Nice. Pineapple really have a good effect? never even thought of that ;/

Me too, I hate eating when I wake, but I really am on a mission. No pain etc...

InsecTMutanT

I really wasn't expecting so many positive responses!

I'm so happy! Hurry up Monday plse!

How do we feel about pre workout bananas? I have alot to learn again. like the timed releases of said fruits. Bloody noobs!