Working Out in the morning - Good or Bad?

[Evisu]

Hi there,

I'm new to this board and would like to ask for some advice in regards to my training schedule.
Everyday, I wake up about 5am in the morn, and go to the gym at about 6am with an empty stomach. (Well, no really empty as I take L-Glutamine, Creatine & Deca-Plex about 45mins b4 I workout.)

What I wanna know is whether it is advisable to workout on an empty stomach? Will I be burning my muscles rather than building them? What should I eat/ take after my workout to replenish myself? (I'm avoiding taking protein powder at the moment.)

I love working out in the morning 'cos there is less distraction in the gym and also, overall I feel better throughout the whole day.

I'm relatively new to this and hope some of ya might be able to give me some advice.
Thx in advance guys.


'Evisu'

 

[thriller]

from what i hear on the board lifting on an empty stomach isnt good but cardio is fine.
take protien before you workout and eat carbs after to get your energy back.

 

[spatts]

When you say, "working out," are you referring to cardio or weights? I would NEVER lift on an empty stomach. I would also never take creatine on an empty stomach unless I wanted gas and cramps.

I trained with a trainer for over a year at 6:30am...only slot he had open. I got up at 5, ate oats with eggwhites, and went back to bed. Got up at 6 AM ready to roll. This way I had time to digest, and energy for my lifts.

 

[Evisu]

Thx guys, I guess I should have something in my stomach before I lift. I will do just that....


cheers,
Evisu