[Kam]

Just wondered if people handled there cardio session somewhat like there lifting session. I have been doing morning empty stomach cardio, not really worried about strength or muscle mass loss (finally). But I would still like to do what I can to retain what I have after the workout. I know whey absorbs into your system very quickly so I was thinking that might be a good thing to take right after a cardio workout, besides it is working your muscles and they do need to be fed don't they.

Vote now, it's not like it's the presidential elections.

Also maybe a 10th of a scoop before empty stomach cardio to get metabolism going. I stil have lot's to learn but any advice would be nice.

thanks,

Kam

[Rodja]

Use some BCAA's before and during your cardio session. It helps to reduce catabolism and increase your performance.

[stxnas]

All kinds of info about this in this thread: POLL -- CARDIO ON EMPTY STOMACH IN MORNING
It seems that it can really vary depending on the type of cardio that you're doing as to what should be taken pre/post w/o.

[Wordz_Worf]

I drink a whey shake soon as I get up,wait about 30 minutes,than take some Green Tea Extract,L-Arginine and BCAA's 10 minutes before cardio.Right after I down some more BCAA's and Glutamine,wait about 20 minutes,than down another Whey shake.

I think it works pretty well.

[Nitrox]

Originally Posted by Wordz_Worf

I drink a whey shake soon as I get up,wait about 30 minutes,than take some Green Tea Extract,L-Arginine and BCAA's 10 minutes before cardio.Right after I down some more BCAA's and Glutamine,wait about 20 minutes,than down another Whey shake.

I think it works pretty well.

Does anyone eat whole food anymore?

[Irish Cannon]

dont have ANYTHING before your morning cardio. its called doing it on an "empty stomach" for a reason. as long as you arent doing high intensity cardio you have nothing to worry about. just make sure you get in your whey/oats right after you finish...the only thing i take before the w/o is e/c and water.

if youre really worried about it you can take something like lean extreme/retain before the session.

[Kam]

it's hard for me to do low intensity, I'm starting to get used to doing low intensity as I"m reading a book or mag while on the treadmill or whatever. But I finally learned the difference of having to eat before hi int, or empty stomach on a low intensity.

[NDjets78]

have whey after your cardio but w/out any carbs like you normally would after a weights session to prevent muscle breakdown

[Supa Freek 420]

You still need some carbs or your body will commence gluconeogenesis to convert the protein you ingest to glucose.

[alan aragon]

Originally Posted by Supa Freek 420

You still need some carbs or your body will commence gluconeogenesis to convert the protein you ingest to glucose.

That's correct. Someone give this dude a happy face..

wait...

[MadJimF]

1st meal whey/coffee, right before cardio
cardio
2nd meal egg whites/whole wheat double fiber toast, after.

[nightfly71]

Originally Posted by alan aragon

That's correct. Someone give this dude a happy face..

wait...

Is the best choice whey/ground up oats for afterward? Also, I don't have time in the a.m, but often do empty stomach , low intensity cardio right after work. Do the same rules apply?

[aschi55]

I think, one whey shake before cardio session is ok, but whey also calories.

[psimonkey]

Originally Posted by Wordz_Worf

I drink a whey shake soon as I get up,wait about 30 minutes,than take some Green Tea Extract,L-Arginine and BCAA's 10 minutes before cardio.Right after I down some more BCAA's and Glutamine,wait about 20 minutes,than down another Whey shake.

I think it works pretty well.

Green tea polyphenols bind with whey proteins and become somewhat inert.

[psimonkey]

Whey, chocolate powder and coffee before AM CV and immediately after whey+creatine+maltdextrin, an hour later porridge+MPC+banana and eggs.

[TripDog]

a small amount of whey with water is ok....(before)cardio,but i usually do my cardio fasted....COFFEE,and or EPHEDRA before,then whey with water right after...

[MadJimF]

I take a shake 1st thing in the morning, then do my cardio I think I read somewhere it can help your body store fat if you let yourself get hunger pains, and I seem to get them if I do the cardio with out anything.
I have very good luck with dropping fat, keeping muscle doing it this way, after cardio and shower then have egg whites / double fiber toast, yummy...