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Introspective
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Just want to know if it's best to do cardio (say hiit) in a morning on empty whilst trying to cut or would it be better to have some food first ?
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Introspective
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if by ghey you mean, changing speed and intensity to challenge yourself, by going fast then slow, tricking your body into burning more calories since it can not achieve steady state. Then yea i guess it is ghey lolSynpax said:
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Thats what i,m doing now, cardio in the morning on empty stomach for 30 mins HIIT.. Works good if your looking to get cut...Introspective said:if by ghey you mean, changing speed and intensity to challenge yourself, by going fast then slow, tricking your body into burning more calories since it can not achieve steady state. Then yea i guess it is ghey lol
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Introspective said:
I've never stopped to carefully read the theory behind why intense cardio on an empty stomach is supposedly more effective at burning bodyfat, but I tried it once. Twice actually.
I not only had lousy energy during the cardio itself, but felt drained until I eaten both breakfast and lunch. Only then did I feel I recouped the energy I had when I had gotten out of bed.
jasonwilks
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read what this cardio article says about doing cardio first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, it may change the way you think about it for the rest of your life...
http://www.rippednaturally.com/bodybuilding_cardiovascular_exercise_lose_fat_from_metabolism.html
http://www.rippednaturally.com/bodybuilding_cardiovascular_exercise_lose_fat_from_metabolism.html
MikeMartial
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Interesting discussion. My entire lower body is naturally heavily muscled and I dont think I gain fat with particular ease, so I suppose I'm closest to a meso. Perhaps I'll give this a try.
Ive been doing early morning cardio on an empty stomach for 8 months now. I prefer in that it gets the workout out of the way, and I tend to have more energy by the time I get to work for the day. although, I get tired early in the evening which can be a downer. Im usually yawning by 9pm./
jasonwilks said:
I don't agree with alot of the statements in this article. Specifically the paragraph on "cardio on empty stomach". I understand that food in the morning starts your metabolism, but if you burn 700-1000 calories on an empty stomach without using much glycogen - you are burning alot of fat through that excercise. Especially if your on a high protein low carb diet. Just eat right afterwards then start your day...
chicagobuffedbod
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jasonwilks said:
I read this article and I am not sure I agree with it all. How many of you guys see huge bodybuilders 250lb and up sprinting at top speed? I just don't think it's a safe alternative for big boys to the longer slow sessions most of us are familiar with.
I'd like to give it a try but I know I will screw up my knees with sprinting. I know that when I do my "fat burning" at the moderate pace for 30 minutes 3x a week that I am quite happy with my level of leanness.
Since I'm also using Bill Star's 5-5-5 intermediate training program I don't think that my knees could take sprinting at full speed after squatting 3x a week.
chicagobuffedbod
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I'll have to try that. I've been doing L-glutamine before hand.
chicagobuffedbod said:
Agreed..... Use a stationary bike. Try HIIT for 8 weeks, and you'll be amazed.
parameathead
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It depends on how intense of a cardio session you are going for.If you keep it moderate then ive found that an empty stamoch is better.But,if the workout is to strenuous,then you may not have the energy to give it 90 or 100 pecent.Which would kind of defete the purpose.
Modern research does not support the claim that cardio workout on an empty stomach is better. Measured over 24 hours there were now increase of fat loss compared to cardio workout after a meal. This is due to many reasons, among others your glucose storage is not depleted after just one night sleep (7-9 hours) it takes more/longer.
I did that once before and will never do it again especially as an athlete. I was never able to train at my full potential, made me feel like shiiit and all it did was destroyed my muscle for fuel. Well I'm guessing it all depends on what your really trying to aim for or the type of schedule you have. I'm not a firm believer that it will help you lose weight because you end up eating what you just burn and the rest of the day your just going too be fatigue to stay active, which is the most important part of losing weight.
PINTOBEAN
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I'm totally with Ivy. Never on an empty stomach unless I want to pay tomorrow. I'd say at least a banana and half a bagel with a little peanut butter and a shot of sports drink-I'm leaning towards Power aid these days. And I always drink while I run but this is AZ and my 3 AM low temperature may be 90+. As soon as the sun rises it's forget it. All runs in the dark till late September, always with a sports drink, I sweat a lot and don't need muscle cramps. After always protein and carbs and lots of water. But then again I'm not one of those poser stare in the mirror look at my pecs boys. Wish those guys in black with the disgusting body art would stay out of the gym. Course I'm 6' 4' and 250 so I can say that to all those 5' 9" midgets with those needle marks on their ass. HA ha
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