weight training first thing in the morning.

[leancuisine]

ok. what do you guys think about an intense training session within 30 minutes of waking up......
i was thinking about waking up and poping my ec stack with cofee and a glass of water to hydrate. then, as soon as the ec kicks in (which usually takes 30 minutes as i chew the effedrine) hit the gym.
is it ok on an empty stomach?

thanks brothers

 

[Zoomster]

I did it for years and loved it. You burn mega calories doing early morning workouts and keep burning them throughout the day. I loved getting the workout done early. It left the afternoons and evenings free for the family. I didn't get stressed out at work if I was going too have to work late. It is the preferred time in my opinion. It does take some time, two to three weeks to get used to it.

 

[leancuisine]

need ANSWERS!!!

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[02gixxersix]

morning is the way to go. The only prob I have is waiting for my breakfast to kinda digest. You can just dirnk a protein shake or something i guess. Its def better and you'll feel better all day. And yes it does take some gettin used to.

 

[SofaGeorge]

Why do I think you signature line is a scammer source post?

 

[leancuisine]

would you lift first thing in the morning on an empty stomach though?

 

[SOLID]

lift whenever you want to.

 

[RABS]

I did it for years and loved it. You burn mega calories doing early morning workouts and keep burning them throughout the day. I loved getting the workout done early. It left the afternoons and evenings free for the family. I didn't get stressed out at work if I was going too have to work late. It is the preferred time in my opinion. It does take some time, two to three weeks to get used to it.

I agree 100%. Go early and it will last all day. I get best results when I train on empty stomach. Plus with the ECA, boom..man your on the go !!

 

[big4rt]

I did it for years and loved it. You burn mega calories doing early morning workouts and keep burning them throughout the day. I loved getting the workout done early. It left the afternoons and evenings free for the family. I didn't get stressed out at work if I was going too have to work late. It is the preferred time in my opinion. It does take some time, two to three weeks to get used to it.

This is exactly what works for me. I go at 5AM when the gym opens. My reasoning for doing this was to get the workout done by 6:30-7:00AM. Then, planning meals and supplements the rest if the day was CAKE!!!!!!!!! I didn't have to worry about planning and timing the pre workout meal or the post workout. Also, after working out, all meals all day feed the body from the early workout. Now, if you need the pre-workout meal to get you going, then this might not be the way to go, but this does work for me. It was also habit for me having been in the military where the first thing you do is physical training. Caution though--when you do this you may feel ready to go to bed by 8-9 PM which I don't mind.

 

[Surgical]

My trainer told me that you should never train with weights on an empty stomach, you need protein before and after your workout. You're breaking down muscle, and you need protein to help the building process. My trainer is Mike Francois, he did pretty good in the pro ranks, so I'm sure he knows a thing or two

 

[leancuisine]

intersting points..

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[Saltee]

I work out at 5am all the time. Always on an empty stomach. Then after your workout you can eat like a horse. Saltee

 

[gimp]

I agree with the protein thing...try 1 scoop of protein powder in a glass of water and go train....it's great.

 

[Big Johnson]

Why do I think you signature line is a scammer source post?

Whoa...explain, SG.

 

[SofaGeorge]

Whoa...explain, SG.

Macro changed his sig line. You can't read it anymore. All these posts were just to spread the sig line for the scammer email.

 

[geardriven]

The only way I can train is in the morning... I never seem to have the energy at night.

I've been training in the morning for about 8 years...I went from roughly 140-150lbs to 170-180 lbs(no gear)....Im not big, but for my genetics(I'm VERY ectomorphic) I've made decent gains.

I think once you get used to it, you will make excellent progress.

 

[logic1]

I hit the gym at 6:30, session ends about 8/8:30 go to work, feel great, burn major cals all day after work I have the rest of the evening for myself to rest/relax whatever.

Best time for it in my opinion.

.logic.

 

[Judo Tom]

i think i actually get better results working out in the morning..
i am more focused in the morning and i also feel that my body uses the meals post workout to fill the muscles and then when i sleep they grow... when i lift at nite i only get 1 or 2 meals in after then go to bed..

at times i go empty stomach with no problems but i prefer to take some nlarge b4 the workout or maybe a bagel and some whey if i have the time.. i tryto avoid the eca's but at times they come in very handy