Working out fasted/am workout nutrition

[Mr.Marvel]

It’s not ideal but how bad is working out fasted? Looking at reasons why I miss sessions and it’s because work. So to combat thinking about lifting before work. Thing is I start work at 8.

Alternatively how would you Setup your nutrition if you are up @5 and lifting before work?

Thanks

[FatBallz]

Personally, I always workout fasted in the morning. All I need is my caffeine. In fact, I find that I do worse if I workout after I eat for some reason.

I think it's more about personal preference vs being ideal or not.

[spradish]

Yes, it really comes down to personal preference. You'll have to experiment a bit to see what works best for you.

For me, I have no problem doing an upper body workout first thing in the morning without eating. Lower body or full body, I need to have eaten and been up and moving a bit longer.

As for nutrition, having a snack before bed can help you feel better for a early workout.

[bayrider]

I'm up at 4:15 am have some caffeine and a small amount of protein (they are prepared the night before) and I start working out at 5:00am. Out of the gym by 6:20 and at work by 7:45. Because I start the day this way I can consistently go to the gym. When I tried afternoon workouts I could not be consistent. Fasted workout or a small meal is a personal preference. Of the regulars that are in my gym every morning at 5am they all do something slightly different before working out related to food.

[284Shooter]

I usually have a protein shake before working out. If not I “gas out” during my workout.

But is it works for you to workout fasted, then no harm. But really no benefit either in terms of fat loss. Overall caloric intake over the day/week is more important.