Do you train on an empty or full stomach? and what ever your choice is does it make a difference on your gains.
I always eat a full meal prior to training, but I leave at least 3 (sometimes even 4) hours before I lift, there's nothing worse than doing a strenuous workout and feeling like you're going to be sick because half of your lunch is repeating on you...Do you train on an empty or full stomach? and what ever your choice is does it make a difference on your gains.
It's funny that isn't it?I have always been able to do cardio in the morning no problems fasted...but I can't lift worth anything if I don't have some food in my belly. Something plain and easy to digest like cereal usually.
:toofunny:......good one.ready to eat the nearest gym instructor by the end!
Exactly what I do.I eat a full meal about 1.5hrs before I train. Pre-workout shakes slow me down and kill my post-workout appetite.
I train first thing in the morning, cardio, then resistance training, all on an empty stomach. I actually find that my strenth, etc. is better this way. Makes no difference to hypertrophy gains (my post-training nutrition is right, and that's the most important (next to diet) thing).Do you train on an empty or full stomach? and what ever your choice is does it make a difference on your gains.
Why do pre wo shakes slow you down? Or do you mean with regards to killing the appetite?Pre-workout shakes slow me down and kill my post-workout appetite.
for some reason ive had my best workouts when i dont eat 3-4 hrs b4 bed and slam down a weight gainer b4 bed and wake up take pre workout and and lift.. ive broke many personal records that way.If I'm cutting an emtpy stomach, if bulking a full stomach.
I do the same although i alternate days for lifting and cardio and never do both on the same but all on an empty stomach.I train first thing in the morning, cardio, then resistance training, all on an empty stomach. I actually find that my strenth, etc. is better this way. Makes no difference to hypertrophy gains (my post-training nutrition is right, and that's the most important (next to diet) thing).
I DO sometimes do my resistance training (and if a second cardio session) later in the day (not often, but sometimes), but I like to leave at least 2-3 hours after a meal before I do that.