Early AM Workout Supplement Advice Needed

[realdealneal]

Hi everyone. So i am working out at 4 AM in the morning and currently take C4 as a pre-workout supp 15-20 minutes before i workout. Is it possible for me to take a protein shake before i take the preworkout supp, workout, and then take another protein shake after my workout? Well, i know it's possible but is it a good idea to do so? Also, I was thinking about taking Aminolytes during my workout too. Need some help with this one.

[poison]

Nope, don't do it. The shake will completely blunt the energy you get from c4,and I wouldn't work out with a shake in my stomach anyway. Working out fasted is fine.

If you feel like you need some food, eat a banana after your c4.

[eclipze926]

Mojito + CGC does seem kinda tasty tho.... Aminolytes is a fine product but the only reason to spend the money on BCAAs / Intra products is if you are cutting and train fasted. But if not it's not worth the investment.

[bmilligan15]

I'm doing the same thing right now (4am workouts). I'm currently using Neon Volt, and train fasted. When I'm done, I'll eat a solid breakfast or throw a shake down.

But like Poison said, if you feel the need to eat something, eat a banana or an apple.

[kieranbett]

I have been taking BFN Nutrition metabolic fuel. It is stimulant free, no come downs. It gives me that extra boost. Very tasty too!

[dazedncnfz]

I wouldn't do it either and I don't.
I do am fasted workouts 4 days a week. I take my pre's and drink 1 scoop Purple Wraath and a additional scoop of BA in it and then have a shake after my workout. Fasted morning workouts are great all you want is some BCAA's during and your good to go...

[80benrichards]

Mojito + CGC does seem kinda tasty tho.... Aminolytes is a fine product but the only reason to spend the money on BCAAs / Intra products is if you are cutting and train fasted. But if not it's not worth the investment.

it sure is! But I agree, most beneficial if you are training fasted. If not, you should be getting adequate BCAA from food / protein

[leithdj]

I also workout fasted and start at 4:30am. The only thing I take before my workout is my PRE and BCAA's... Right now for BCAA's I have been using iFORCE Compete or Cellucor Alpha Amino......

[acandales001]

I would just take the C4 and get some BCAAs (I like Alpha Amino as well) going intra-workout and then eat after you're done. Did this for a long time before switching back to evening sessions.

[The Solution]

Nope, don't do it. The shake will completely blunt the energy you get from c4,and I wouldn't work out with a shake in my stomach anyway. Working out fasted is fine.

If you feel like you need some food, eat a banana after your c4.

^^ This..
or invest in a BCAA product as well to stack with the c4 and follow your training with meal 1.

[OfficerCartman]

Early AM workouts here as well... My preferred pre-workout shake consists of ground up oats, protein powder and a starbucks via pack. Tastes damn good and and gets the job done.

However if you're taking a pwo like C4, I agree with the above. I'd either just stick with C4 or stack it a BCAA product.