Training in the morning

[velvett]

Catch 22 - I love to train in the morning but I like to sleep as long as possible...

Side note: Food makes me tired.
I've always done all sorts of training on either an empty stomach or 2-3 hours after eating.

Other than AM cardio I don't see a real benefit unless you get that rush and enjoy that through the day.

 

[Miss24k]

The reason I asked is that I'm trying to change things up abit, and was reading a few articles that were promoting training in the morning because our cortisol levels are naturally higher in the am and then decrease from there, and with evening training you are increasing your cortisol when it should naturally be lower thus making it difficult to sleep for some.

Also if you're training in the morning you have more meals that your recovering muscles can suck up.

But I just didn't see how 1 could have enough energy to have a good workout on an empty stomach although the articles said nothing about doing this on an empty stomach, a quick meal (shake) prior was recommended.

But I have read a few of your logs and was curious as to why lifting on an empty stomach, lol.

 

[scorpiogirl]

I can do pretty much anything with my EC stack. If I'm doing legs, I try to have a banana with my EC stack for a few carbs for extra energy.

Are you starting to feel better, M24?

 

[*Bunny*]

Diet forum .. lifter posted some great info on why NOT to train on empty to debunk said myth of "b/c it burns fat" ...kinda thought process ...

Ouu I found it

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?t=471337&highlight=cardio+empty

 

[velvett]

The reason I asked is that I'm trying to change things up abit, and was reading a few articles that were promoting training in the morning because our cortisol levels are naturally higher in the am and then decrease from there, and with evening training you are increasing your cortisol when it should naturally be lower thus making it difficult to sleep for some.

That's interesting....

 

[nikkita]

The reason I asked is that I'm trying to change things up abit, and was reading a few articles that were promoting training in the morning because our cortisol levels are naturally higher in the am and then decrease from there, and with evening training you are increasing your cortisol when it should naturally be lower thus making it difficult to sleep for some.

Also if you're training in the morning you have more meals that your recovering muscles can suck up.

But I just didn't see how 1 could have enough energy to have a good workout on an empty stomach although the articles said nothing about doing this on an empty stomach, a quick meal (shake) prior was recommended.

But I have read a few of your logs and was curious as to why lifting on an empty stomach, lol.

There has been lots of debate on the subject. I see certain individuals respond better to training in the morning, but others don't.

If you want to change to different schedules, specially considering you were recovering. Training empty stomach will lead to catabolism and muscle loss, given cortisol levels are higher in the morning.

Try training after the second meal, so that you can use the energy of your food for your lifts. You'll find what works better for you.

It is true that one can induce cortisol during training, because it is muscle damage... but also stress for other causes can induce cortisol.

 

[*Bunny*]

I've had much success on both, and play around with both to see what works for you .. I find sipping on a DWO shake helps greatly during training & cardio, not only water ... My lifts, PR's & endurance all went up while cutting ... so I dunno ... weird thing, the 'body' eh?

Gatorade + ISO or similiar ... just b/c it's quick, convenient & Twin you know I can't stand some shakes , if ANY .. plus stomach a full meal at 4-5 am

 

[Miss24k]

There has been lots of debate on the subject. I see certain individuals respond better to training in the morning, but others don't.

If you want to change to different schedules, specially considering you were recovering. Training empty stomach will lead to catabolism and muscle loss, given cortisol levels are higher in the morning.

Try training after the second meal, so that you can use the energy of your food for your lifts. You'll find what works better for you.

It is true that one can induce cortisol during training, because it is muscle damage... but also stress for other causes can induce cortisol.

Oh I wasn't considering weight training on an empty stomach myself, I am going to try training in the mornings though. I was wondering why the other ladies weight train on an empty stomach, and if they felt there was a benefit.

I trained this morning after having a shake and 1/2 a banana and I felt good.

lol I'm very aware of other cause of stress inducing cortisol, as this is what I've been dealing with, which has been interrupting my sleep.

 

[*Bunny*]

Great topic either way sweet cheeks

 

[takniteasy]

I train in the a.m. on an empty stomach because as Velvett mentioned, food makes me feel tired. The only time I have any food before workout is on leg day and it is usually 1/2 a banana or apple. Just enough to keep me from barfing before I finish my routine. Strange, how if training on an empty stomach is supposed to be catabolizing, I always have better lean mass gains. I will definitely research this further (just to satisfy my own curiosity).