Supplements, Meal Replacements For Early Morning Training

[PCTechman]

I started training a month ago. My work schedule is changing; I will have to train early in the am. I'll be up by 4:30am, in the gym by 5am, Mon thru Fri. I will workout with weights/machines for an hour and then 25-30 minutes on an elliptical bike. My goal is to build muscle the first hour, burn fat on the bike. Since there is not enough time to digest a regular breakfast before training should I: Use a meal replacement pre workout for fast absorption and then a post workout shake? Should I use the post workout shake after weights/machine workout or after the bike session? Any reason to take a cortisol control product with either the pre or post workout shake? Any other suggested supplements or vitamins to take with "first thing in the morn" pre and/or post workout type training? Is there a formula/ratio of carbs/protein as per body weight? I am 50 yrs old, 5'9", 174lbs.

In Advance, Thanks For Any Help, Harry

 

[Iron Warrior]

I'd go with Prolab's Lean Mass Matrix. It has low GI carbs and a good ratio of protein-carbs-fat. Mix in a blender if possbile because the powder can clump up in regular shaker cups

 

[rysigpi]

Excellent suggestion. Also if you have some protien powder to use up and dont want to spend a bunch om mrp's, i would have a heaping scoop of your protein powder in a shakr and then munch on a banana or apple on the drive to the gym. another option is grinding some oats in a coffee bean grinder. Scoop of protein with a half cup ground oats can be mixed and drank in a shaker in less than a minute.