Cardio PM vs. AM

[Firecracker]

I know cardio in the AM is best on an empty stom, but is there a HUGE difference in doing it in the PM on an empty stom?

 

[Sweet_Bitch]

I'd like to know this too...I do cardio at night on a fairly empty stomach. I stop eating around 4 and do cardio at around 7:30.

 

[The Shadow]

I know cardio in the AM is best on an empty stom, but is there a HUGE difference in doing it in the PM on an empty stom?

2x as many cals from fat burning on an empty stomach

 

[Firecracker]

2x as many cals from fat burning on an empty stomach

thanks shadow!

 

[velvett]

Well, think of it this way.

AM cardio on an empty stomach means you'll start burning off stored bodyfat and PM (or after food cardio) means you'll be hitting what ever calories you've just consumed.

I have a good article on this somewhere I just can't recall where it is now.

 

[The Shadow]

Well, think of it this way.

AM cardio on an empty stomach means you'll start burning off stored bodyfat and PM (or after food cardio) means you'll be hitting what ever calories you've just consumed.

I have a good article on this somewhere I just can't recall where it is now.

^^right as rain.



you want to hit cardio when insulin levels are minimized = fasting state

 

[velvett]

Let me just add as someone that hates to get up earlier than necessary - AM is just so much better. Once you get your ass out there and your moving around you just really start to feel good, your blood starts pumping and by the time you hit the shower you'll get a rush.

Even just 20 minutes, hi/lo intensity will do you good

 

[THEEGAME2544]

Shadow is right on in regards to insulin levels in the morning, which is something that is really good to take advantage of. If you can get the cardio done in the morning, common sense even says it's more optimal than any other time of day due to working off of old stored reserves from hours of fasting. Although there are others that will argue that it really doesn't matter either way.

 

[alycat]

go to bed earlier... that's the key!

 

[Firecracker]

Guess I gotta give up that extra snuggle time in the am. and get to the gym!

Thanks all for the replies, I appreciate it lots!