Morning Cardio. Reps. 100+

[xVERITAS]

I do fasted morning cardio. Should I sip on some Xtend while I walk? I do about an hour every morning. 5 am then breakfast at about 6:05 or 6:10

[demonwareltd]

That's exactly what I did during my prep when I did 5 AM fasted cardio. Only difference is that I was sipping Purple Wraath along with some bulk BCAAs. Sounds like you got it down just fine!

[xVERITAS]

Originally Posted by demonwareltd

That's exactly what I did during my prep when I did 5 AM fasted cardio. Only difference is that I was sipping Purple Wraath along with some bulk BCAAs. Sounds like you got it down just fine!

Thanks bro. I am guessing that since PW and Xtend are about the same thing (aminos) then I should be fine? I just dont wanna lose muscle!!!

I am on recharge but I will definitely hit you up ASAP brother.

[DavidKH]

why dont you eat before doing cardio?

A protein shake and an apple should digest fast enough and give you energy before the workout

[Snowy91]

Originally Posted by xVERITAS

I do fasted morning cardio. Should I sip on some Xtend while I walk? I do about an hour every morning. 5 am then breakfast at about 6:05 or 6:10

If all your doing is walking it shouldn't be too catabolic but get something down. If your prepping than I agree, extend or protein shake.

[xVERITAS]

Originally Posted by Snowy91

If all your doing is walking it shouldn't be too catabolic but get something down. If your prepping than I agree, extend or protein shake.

I'm going to have to go with what demonwareltd said. He seems like he knows what he is talking about.

Thanks for replies.

[iForce Dave]

I would so something like Xtend, Primal EAA, or just some BCAAs. Either way have some aminos in your system, and definetely drink cold water that helps a lot.

[demonwareltd]

Originally Posted by xVERITAS

Thanks bro. I am guessing that since PW and Xtend are about the same thing (aminos) then I should be fine? I just dont wanna lose muscle!!!

I am on recharge but I will definitely hit you up ASAP brother.

No problem! Yeah, Purple Wraath are EAA (Essential Amino Acids). I love the taste so much so they help with the more bitter flavor of my BCAAS. Best of luck to you!

[jp1390]

do you just walk for an hour? i'm curious, does it actually help with endurance or is it just a way of burning calories?

[demonwareltd]

Originally Posted by jp1390

do you just walk for an hour? i'm curious, does it actually help with endurance or is it just a way of burning calories?

I think doing some morning cardio helps to jump start your metabolism for the day. I don't think you'd want to do something like HIIT on an empty stomach because you'd burn too much muscle. Every other day for the last month or so of my prep I would spend 30-45 minutes doing some light cardio. Then would perform some more intense cardio later in the evening after hitting the weights...

[jp1390]

Originally Posted by demonwareltd

I think doing some morning cardio helps to jump start your metabolism for the day. I don't think you'd want to do something like HIIT on an empty stomach because you'd burn too much muscle. Every other day for the last month or so of my prep I would spend 30-45 minutes doing some light cardio. Then would perform some more intense cardio later in the evening after hitting the weights...

i see, well right now i'm trying to gain weight and i workout pretty frequently but i want to keep my cardio up. i'm usually wasted by the time my workouts finish so i don't really like doing cardio after. but would walking/light jogging in the morning be good just to keep my cardio up while gaining weight?

[demonwareltd]

Originally Posted by jp1390

i see, well right now i'm trying to gain weight and i workout pretty frequently but i want to keep my cardio up. i'm usually wasted by the time my workouts finish so i don't really like doing cardio after. but would walking/light jogging in the morning be good just to keep my cardio up while gaining weight?

I personally would do cardio with some food on me if I was trying to put on weight. I know it's always hard to fit it in when you are lifting hard and frequently (I slacked off hardcore last fall/winter and it made dieting much longer than I would have liked). I know that I am going to try to reduce my training frequency this year so I'm lifting less days and then just try to squeeze in 20-30 minutes of cardio 2-3 times a week to help keep things under control.

[bigliftin16]

i've heard this a lot and i do it myself right now because i'm preping for a comp. i do my cardio right after i lift. i've read that that is a time where your body is primed to burn fat

[xVERITAS]

didnt do morning cardio today cuz my legs were super tired. let em rest. will continue tomorrow. i dont see any strength losses

[Cape1]

the BCAA is fine before morning cardio. Scivations Xtend is good - my choice. Although, I think their dosing recommendations benefit them more than anyone else but it can't hurt you to take a little extra.

The fasted cardio debate will confuse use all at some point. I think both sides are over-rated. EX: those who insist you'll burn muscle with every step you take and those who think it's some fat loss silver bullet.

My theory: Do what you like. If you can handle AM fasted cardio (some people can't), great; if not, eat something first. Personally, I've found that I loose SLIGHTLY more weight with AM Cardio and I don't think I've lost much muscle doing it (and yes, I use 1 scoop of extend before and 1 after). I even do HIIT sessions and sprints in the AM! Sometimes I'll eat a couple of hundred caloried first too - just depends on how I feel. I'm close to my contest now so I'm trying to limit fasted cardio to low intensity - easy run/bike. At this point the HI stuff is done later in the day.

Two Cents. Good luck.