POLL -- CARDIO ON EMPTY STOMACH IN MORNING

carriong · 08-21-2007, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by MuscleRocker

Not only is it easier to run on an empty stomach, doing cardio in the AM is great for those of us who will be reluctant to do it later in the day. I hate cardio, so I like to get it over with first thing. If you MUST have something to eat beforehand, I would suggest just a protein shake.

I couldnt agree with you anymore on that!

Jay Madden · 08-25-2007, 11:34 AM

Short duration (<=20 min) HIIT cardio seems to work quite well without adversely affecting muscle tissue. A protein shake with some carbs and a little fat really seems to help with the body recomp as well.

davidcyt · 08-30-2007, 03:38 PM

after read all this articles, i am still a little confused(sorry, my first langue is not english)
i plan to do a cardio on a empty stomach tomorrow around 70%HR 50-60 mins,
i will sip some BCAA before and during cardio.is that ok?

waimoku · 09-04-2007, 01:06 AM

Yes BCAAs before and during are good. If you can get Leucine only, that is even better since won't be burned for food, Isoleucine and Valine can be burned for fuel and you won't get their benefit.

Turd Ferguson · 09-18-2007, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by waimoku

Yes BCAAs before and during are good. If you can get Leucine only, that is even better since won't be burned for food, Isoleucine and Valine can be burned for fuel and you won't get their benefit.

Do you have a reference for Leucine not being used as fuel? I've never heard that and it sounds intresting.

TF

waimoku · 09-18-2007, 07:33 PM

Although it is not until later on in the thread check out this discussion on BCAAs being used as fuel:
POWERFULL before fasted AM Cardio

**Force of Green** · 09-22-2007, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Turd Ferguson

Do you have a reference for Leucine not being used as fuel? I've never heard that and it sounds intresting.

TF

Turd Ferguson! So hilarious, I had to watch the video again!

AM07 · 09-23-2007, 10:50 PM

I am going to start this kind of training soon. I am starting a cut in a week or so.

Variocam · 10-07-2007, 01:05 PM

I walk to class in the mornings directly after breakfast, takes about 20-25 minutes. Ive lost a lot of fat in the past 4 weeks, but im also using eca

carriong · 10-07-2007, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Variocam

I walk to class in the mornings directly after breakfast, takes about 20-25 minutes. Ive lost a lot of fat in the past 4 weeks, but im also using eca

Good tip. i would need to look into that!!

Dancebot 2000 · 10-18-2007, 10:30 AM

I don't like to refer to it as empty stomach cardio so much as "pre-breakfast". I usually take BCAAs and then 1/2 a scoop to a scoop of protien powder, but no carbs. It has always worked for me and I'm low body fat.

Awful Knawful · 10-28-2007, 12:55 PM

I don't know if its the best way but it works very well for me. I have been waking up about 5:30am and jog for about 3 miles at least 3 days a week for about 2 years now and it feels great. I usually don't feel hungry till about 9am on a day I don't jog, but when I do I'm hungry almost immediately after. The rest of the day I also eat better because of my higher rate of metabolism. When I try to eat before a run I feel like it slows me down also.

**Force of Green** · 10-28-2007, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Awful Knawful

I don't know if its the best way but it works very well for me. I have been waking up about 5:30am and jog for about 3 miles at least 3 days a week for about 2 years now and it feels great. I usually don't feel hungry till about 9am on a day I don't jog, but when I do I'm hungry almost immediately after. The rest of the day I also eat better because of my higher rate of metabolism. When I try to eat before a run I feel like it slows me down also.

Bro, if it makes you feel great then don't listen to what anyone else tries to tell you. Life is about living healthy and feeling great. There's nothing wrong with what you're doing.

Awful Knawful · 10-28-2007, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Force of Green

Bro, if it makes you feel great then don't listen to what anyone else tries to tell you. Life is about living healthy and feeling great. There's nothing wrong with what you're doing.

For sure, I agree

Neil5585 · 01-08-2008, 04:44 PM

10g BCAAs (4:1:1 ratio) before will help reduce muscle catabolism and add negligible calories and requires no digestion (unlike whey).

j bizzle · 01-17-2008, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by IHateGymMorons

It's a great way to lose fat. Don't go too long, or don't be too intense, you may risk muscle mass. Take some glutamine/BCAA before if you can afford it.

what does guletamine do for you and what are BCAA's and what do they do?

j bizzle · 01-17-2008, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by taffer

yep, HIIT mainly uses glucose as an energy source (since your going at 85+% HR) if there is no glucose in your blood, your body will turn to body-proteins!

the advantage in HIIT is the "afterburn" the additional fat you lose by the increase in metabolism throughout the day!

i dont know if there is anyone that would recomend HIIT on an empty stomach, furthermore if you did try it, i wouldnt imagine you would get much of a workout without any energy!

what exactly is HIIT and why do you not reccomend it in the morning on an empty stomach? would drinking a protien shake or takikng glutamine before an early workout help prevent this?

View Poll Results: What's your opinion on doing cardio on an empty stomach first thing in the morning?
It's the best way to lose fat.	501	44.26%
It's the worst way to lose fat and the best way to lose muscle.	128	11.31%
You have to have a small meal before you do it.	125	11.04%
I am still trying to figure it all out.	378	33.39%
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