Morning Cardio and Eating
Neil Larson
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/2154387.stm
I would also like to exercise early in the morning, but even if the information
in the link above does not apply to everybody, I still have the following
concerns:
1. Obviously one needs to fuel up for the early-morning workout. If I want to
start the workout at 6 a.m. and since one should not exercise for at least 2
hours after eating, does this mean that I need to get up at 3:45 a.m., eat
something quickly, then wait til 6 a.m to start the workout? Do I try to go
back to sleep from 4 to 6?
This doesn't sound like a workable plan. Do I simply sleep til 6 then start
the workout ON AN EMPTY STOMACH?? This doesn't sound right either. Any ideas
anyone?
2. I am trying to burn fat mostly and DO NOT want to bulk up. Currently doing
strength training on Nautilus-style machines followed by a 30-minute cardio on
the bike. What is the right food to eat early in the morning prior to this
kind of workout? How about post-workout meals to help me reach by fat-burning
goal?
3. I read somewhere that noon is THE best time to workout because your energy
is at its peak, assuming you had a good night's sleep, good breakfast, a light
mid-morning lunch. Does anyone agree with this?
4. In general, is it best to do cardio before strength training or the other
way around? Does this depend on the time of day? Does this depend on whether
one wants to burn fat versus bulking up?
5. Is it a good idea to eat DURING the workout? If so, is fruit the best
choice? Are bananas, oranges, and cantaloupes, a good choice for this time or
are they best ingested for PRE-workout only?
6. I have noticed the only way I can work out in the evening, after work, is
if I have caffeine 1 hour before. This, however, seems to keep me up long
after my normal bed time, and a vicious circle of not enough sleep, dragging
through the work day, too tired to work out after work, more caffeine needed,
less sleep, .......
Has anyone dealt with this before and how did you fix it so that evening
workouts DO NOT impact your sleep schedule? I think that even without
caffeine, the workout itself keeps you too pumped and prevents you to fall
sleep naturally (???).
7. Finally, about stretching your muscles before the early-morning workout:
I heard somewhere that after you get out of bed your muscles have the
consistency of taffee and one SHOULD NOT stretch these cold muscles because you
can actually tear something. Instead it is recommended to do some light,
non-bouncing, slow, STRENGTH training to "warm up" the muscles, then you can
stretch them and start the real workout full force. If so, what are the best
strength exercises one can do to WARM UP muscles?
I apologize in advance if any/all of these topics have already been covered
before in this group or in the FAQ's. I have cross-posted this article to
other "fitness" related news groups to reach the most number of people. Is
this considered poor netiquette?
Thanks in advance to all for any feedback.
Neil
In article <hodg0v4kqolp4dgdv...@4ax.com>, mk_...@hotmail.com
says...
>
>On 24 Dec 2002 01:07:55 GMT, philly...@aol.com (Phillystress)
>wrote:
>
>>I was told that I should wait an hour before I eat after morning Cardio.
>>Is this true??
>
>Yes and no. You'll burn slightly more calories from fat (10% according
>to a nutritionist here in Sweden) if you exercise when you are
>starving but you'll burn just as many calories that you would do if
>you had eaten. And it is total calories that matters, it doesn't seem
>to matter if you are in a "fat burning mode" while doing cardio, the
>only thing you really need to care about is total calories (and
>adequate protein and EFA intake).
>
>If you eat below maintenance, you'll lose weight. The body will take
>care of the rest.
>
>> What if I'm going to lift soon after??
>
>Personally I would try to eat something but I know that there are a
>few people here who lift before they've eaten breakfast. Really, it
>doesn't matter a lot when you eat.
>
>Matti
>
Bob G
"Neil Larson" <neil_...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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You are a victim of "analysis paralysis". You need to turn your brain off
and exercise.
Van Bagnol
neil_...@yahoo.com (Neil Larson) wrote:
> See link below about health problems induced by "early morning" exercise.
> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/2154387.stm
>
> 1. Obviously one needs to fuel up for the early-morning workout. If
> I want to start the workout at 6 a.m. and since one should not
> exercise for at least 2 hours after eating, does this mean that I
> need to get up at 3:45 a.m., eat something quickly, then wait til 6
> a.m to start the workout? Do I try to go back to sleep from 4 to 6?
Don't eat a _banquet_ meal before exercise. Just have a muffin or a
bagel and a glass of juice 10-20 minutes before exercising, if you're
hungry.
> This doesn't sound like a workable plan. Do I simply sleep til 6
> then start the workout ON AN EMPTY STOMACH??
Some people work out on an empty stomach. It's no big deal.
> 2. I am trying to burn fat mostly and DO NOT want to bulk up.
> Currently doing strength training on Nautilus-style machines followed
> by a 30-minute cardio on the bike. What is the right food to eat
> early in the morning prior to this kind of workout? How about
> post-workout meals to help me reach by fat-burning goal?
Just eat a healthy, balanced diet and don't take in more calories than
you burn.
> 3. I read somewhere that noon is THE best time to workout because
> your energy is at its peak, assuming you had a good night's sleep,
> good breakfast, a light mid-morning lunch. Does anyone agree with
> this?
Is _your_ energy at its peak at noontime? If so, then yes.
> 4. In general, is it best to do cardio before strength training or
> the other way around? Does this depend on the time of day? Does
> this depend on whether one wants to burn fat versus bulking up?
Don't know, but there have been mixed answers on this. Does it matter
_that much_? I don't think so. I alternate days myself.
> 5. Is it a good idea to eat DURING the workout? If so, is fruit the
> best choice? Are bananas, oranges, and cantaloupes, a good choice
> for this time or are they best ingested for PRE-workout only?
Eating during exercise (such as during a bicycle race) is usually to
replenish glycogen stores depleted by the intensity of the activity, in
order to _complete_ the activity (such as the race) at that intensity.
However, if you're exercising at that hard, it may not be the best
intensity for working off your fat.
Foods with a high glycemic index will get sugars to the bloodstream the
soonest. However, anything too high in sugar concentration tends to
_reduce_ absorption and makes you susceptible to cramping. Bananas,
oranges, etc. are good.
> 6. I have noticed the only way I can work out in the evening, after
> work, is if I have caffeine 1 hour before. This, however, seems to
> keep me up long after my normal bed time, and a vicious circle of not
> enough sleep, dragging through the work day, too tired to work out
> after work, more caffeine needed, less sleep, .......
Then work out _less_ strenuously, _without_ caffeine, and you'll get
better sleep and have more energy for the next evening.
> 7. Finally, about stretching your muscles before the early-morning
> workout: I heard somewhere that after you get out of bed your
> muscles have the consistency of taffee and one SHOULD NOT stretch
> these cold muscles because you can actually tear something. Instead
> it is recommended to do some light, non-bouncing, slow, STRENGTH
> training to "warm up" the muscles, then you can stretch them and
> start the real workout full force. If so, what are the best strength
> exercises one can do to WARM UP muscles?
Light activity of the exercise you're planning to do, within normal
range of motion. Warm-up suits to keep the limbs warm (don't charge out
of the house in shorts during the winter). After trotting around/pushing
peewee weights for a few minutes and breaking a light sweat, _then_
stretch out.
Van
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Dwacon
> bagel and a glass of juice 10-20 minutes before exercising, if you're
> hungry.
I'm told that oatmeal (not the extra sugar flavored ones) is best to power a
morning workout.
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Stephen Diamond
> See link below about health problems induced by "early morning" exercise.
>
> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/2154387.stm
>
> I would also like to exercise early in the morning, but even if the
> information
> in the link above does not apply to everybody, I still have the following
> concerns:
>
> 1. Obviously one needs to fuel up for the early-morning workout.
Unless the workout is extraordinary, you are at no loss for fuels.
> 2. I am trying to burn fat mostly
Then why do you insist in providing yourself with alternative fuel
before you work out.
> 4. In general, is it best to do cardio before strength training or the other
> way around? Does this depend on the time of day? Does this depend on
> whether
> one wants to burn fat versus bulking up?
A controversial question. My conclusion is this. If you intend to do the
two activities in close succession, you should do the aerobic exercise
before the resistance training. You don't want your muscles to be so
fatigued when you start running or whatever that you injure yourself.
On the other hand, if you interpose a substantial period between the
two, such as doing one in the morning and the other in the evening, you
should do the resistance first, because one recovers from muscular
fatigue faster than from systemic fatigue. Individuals will vary as to
how much time should elapse, if they opt for resistance training as the
later activity.
Stephen Diamond
Michael Brennan
though do try to drink some water, running on a full stomach is never much fun
for me. I stretch after running, and run the first mile pretty easy.
Been doing this for about 1 year, any other schedule seems to get ambushed
by other priorities. Not my most favorite time of day for running, but my body
seems to have made the adjustment, and enjoy listening to the birds and watching
the sun rise.
--mikeb
Jessica Voss
during my morning exercise routing. I eat a piece of fruit or a small
protein bar right when I wake up and then I run for two miles about
30-40 minutes after I have eaten the snack. I have to eat something or
I feel like I will pass out while I am running. I have also found that
eating a small snack right before you go to bed will also help curb
that morning appetite.
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Andrea Matthes
You have more energy and your stomach wake up, too. I like to eat
cornflakes with milk early morning. I hope you feel well.