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Bulk1 · 30-06-2009, 12:36 AM

I would have thought you would be losing muscle by doing heavy weights 1st thing on an empty stomache? I train after at least 3 good meals when I am at my strongest and have some good fuel for my W.O, not when I am starved and at my weakest.

I would def make sure you are very well hydrated AT LEAST! drink at least 3 glasses of water before you start.. (muscle is 3/4 water so keep them hydrated) along with some L-glutamine.. this will help prevent you burning muscle for energy.. and 'aim' more to your fat stores for energergising your workout. Cardio at this time is more productive than restistence training imo. But thats just my personal opinion.. if it works for you.. go for it ;) but sounds like a bad idea if you want to grow (and not so bad if you want to cut).

Rich0811 · 30-06-2009, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Dizzee

Never weight train in a fasted state, its a huge mistake to make that will hinder your progress massively. It will turn your body catabolic and your stregth and stamina will suffer massively. Ever tried to drive a car in anger with an empty fuel tank? doesnt get very far does it?

If you wish to train in the AM, you need a meal first with at least 50g of protein and 50g of carbs and leave at least an hour for it to digest and replenish stores that would have depleted in the night. The only thing you should ever consider before breakfast is steady rate cardio (half an hour brisk walk for example) as this will burn fat but isnt demanding enough to put you in a catabolic state.

i second this, as this advice is a lot the same as what i read on many different websites.

Out of curiousity, would 20-30 mins on an exercise bike, or swimming be okay for fasted cardio?

Dizzee · 30-06-2009, 09:45 PM

As long as your hear rate doesnt go above 130bpm you should be ok. Morning is for steady state cardio. The most id advise is a steady bike ride or a walk really for 30-45 mins

launish116 · 01-07-2009, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Bermondse1

I can't do a heavy session such as squatting first thing in the morning without eating - otherwise I start feeling ill.

did my first ever phase of legging training with a Personal trainer the other day doing front squats, sprung deadlift and learning "power jerks"(think thats the name) ive never died so much chucked up at the end of it!

kingy_88 · 02-07-2009, 04:50 PM

the reason i asked this is because my partner is expecting and is due at the end of october so i want to train in the morning so i can spend my time with the family after work and i dont want to stop training. what i am thinking is that it is a bad idea to train on a empty stomach full stop from what has been said so i might wake up 2 hours early have a weight gain shake and bannana back to sleep then have a bcaa shake just before training.

Dizzee · 02-07-2009, 06:49 PM

Dont disturb sleep mate, its the most important part of growth and recovery! I think it will be a case of going to bed an hour or 2 earlier and getting up an hour earlier.

30-06-2009, 12:36 AM	#16 (permalink)
Bulk1 Natty trying to look un-natty! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 480	Re: Morning workout on a empty stomach Good or Bad I would have thought you would be losing muscle by doing heavy weights 1st thing on an empty stomache? I train after at least 3 good meals when I am at my strongest and have some good fuel for my W.O, not when I am starved and at my weakest. I would def make sure you are very well hydrated AT LEAST! drink at least 3 glasses of water before you start.. (muscle is 3/4 water so keep them hydrated) along with some L-glutamine.. this will help prevent you burning muscle for energy.. and 'aim' more to your fat stores for energergising your workout. Cardio at this time is more productive than restistence training imo. But thats just my personal opinion.. if it works for you.. go for it ;) but sounds like a bad idea if you want to grow (and not so bad if you want to cut).

30-06-2009, 09:45 PM	#18 (permalink)
Dizzee Gym Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 194	Re: Morning workout on a empty stomach Good or Bad As long as your hear rate doesnt go above 130bpm you should be ok. Morning is for steady state cardio. The most id advise is a steady bike ride or a walk really for 30-45 mins

02-07-2009, 04:50 PM	#20 (permalink)
kingy_88 Gym Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Newark, Nottinghamshire Posts: 124	Re: Morning workout on a empty stomach Good or Bad the reason i asked this is because my partner is expecting and is due at the end of october so i want to train in the morning so i can spend my time with the family after work and i dont want to stop training. what i am thinking is that it is a bad idea to train on a empty stomach full stop from what has been said so i might wake up 2 hours early have a weight gain shake and bannana back to sleep then have a bcaa shake just before training.

02-07-2009, 06:49 PM	#21 (permalink)
Dizzee Gym Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 194	Re: Morning workout on a empty stomach Good or Bad Dont disturb sleep mate, its the most important part of growth and recovery! I think it will be a case of going to bed an hour or 2 earlier and getting up an hour earlier.

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