How long does it mean "take on empty stomach?"

[renegadecz]

How long after a meal can you actually take something that says you should take on an empty stomach? such as a lot of pre workouts .. and in my case X-Factor , I have read it is best to take on an empty stomach ... so how much time is enough? I had chicken with rice and peas and fries ... an hour and a half would be considered good?

[Wakaaa]

How long after a meal can you actually take something that says you should take on an empty stomach? such as a lot of pre workouts .. and in my case X-Factor , I have read it is best to take on an empty stomach ... so how much time is enough? I had chicken with rice and peas and fries ... an hour and a half would be considered good?

When they say empty stomach, I presume they mean not having eaten anything before. Maybe 3 - 4 hours for your body to digest the food completely.

[kenny878]

not trying to hijack this thread but does anyone ITT take something on an "empty stomach" like say a pre workout in the morning then wait 15 minutes and eat before they lift? I do this and was just wondering if i should continue doing so or train fasted

[rachelily]

I second waiting 3 or 4 hours, or wait until you are hungry to really know your stomach is empty.

[NegativePounds]

I think they recommend taking the pre-workout on an empty stomach because you'll feel the effects faster and stronger. I wouldn't workout on an empty stomach tbh

[Flat4Suby]

When they say empty stomach, I presume they mean not having eaten anything before. Maybe 3 - 4 hours for your body to digest the food completely.

while food is definitely not fully digested within 3-4 hours, I would say that is a good time to wait to be at an "empty stomach". even two hours would be good.

[Flat4Suby]

I think they recommend taking the pre-workout on an empty stomach because you'll feel the effects faster and stronger. I wouldn't workout on an empty stomach tbh

to each his own.

[Gemuadrken]

not trying to hijack this thread but does anyone ITT take something on an "empty stomach" like say a pre workout in the morning then wait 15 minutes and eat before they lift? I do this and was just wondering if i should continue doing so or train fasted

This post brings up a very good point lol.

[kenny878]

This post brings up a very good point lol.

thx, still waiting for a reply/opinion on it. training fasted for the first time ever in 10 minutes. will report back

[chameleonism]

not trying to hijack this thread but does anyone ITT take something on an "empty stomach" like say a pre workout in the morning then wait 15 minutes and eat before they lift? I do this and was just wondering if i should continue doing so or train fasted

Fasted training is the way to go. If you need a boost, drink some coffee or pop a caffeine pill. No need to use pre-workouts imo. They just eat away at your wallet. That money could be used buying amazing things like steak and/or BnJ Ice Cream!

[kenny878]

Fasted training is the way to go. If you need a boost, drink some coffee or pop a caffeine pill. No need to use pre-workouts imo. They just eat away at your wallet. That money could be used buying amazing things like steak and/or BnJ Ice Cream!

thanks for opinion man. CL wf is pretty cheap.

brb just set new bench pr 195 x 3

[illiniStrive]

It's going to vary. Google "food digestion times" to get a rough estimate. Carbs generally pass through the stomach faster than proteins, and proteins faster than fats.

So 3-4 hours like others said sounds about right. It won't be fully digested ofc as someone said, but it should be out of your stomach or close by then.

[ironwill2008]

. and in my case X-Factor , I have read it is best to take on an empty stomach ... so how much time is enough? I had chicken with rice and peas and fries ... an hour and a half would be considered good?

How about asking the people who make the supplement?