Morning Workouts

[TheManofSteel]

I have been looking to shed some bodyfat for awhile now I have plateaued at about 10% and figure I got about a good 8 pounds of fat to go to be down in the 6% range. I have always heard doing cardio first thing in the mornign will burn fat like crazy. However, I have also heard it will burn muscle tissue just as EASILY. So I was wondering is it true that if I run first thing in the morning (maybe twice a week) I will lose just as much muscle. Any input is appreciated....

[Original Poster]

I do morning cardio 3-4 days a week (4am)

My advise...

If on an empty stomach, keep intensity moderate and duration to 20-40min max (preferably 20-30 min),otherwise you may start to burn too much muscle.

For lifting in the morning, I would think that on an empty stomach would be a bad idea. Maybe others can help advise on that.

PEACE

[Tim]

If you're gonna do cardio first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, you might want to take some glutamine beforehand for the anticatabolic effect. I personally prefer to eat something before I do cardio, but since I am on a keto diet, it really doesn't make much of a difference, since fat is my source of energy anyway.

[Blindfaith]

as long as your protein intake during the day is fairly high than i dont see much of a problem burning too much muscle.....and i would not suggest doing weights on an empty stomach....for that u do need carbs as your main source of energy! Peace!