Author Topic: Do you workout before or after work? (Read 3687 times)

affeman · « **on:** February 25, 2011, 05:24:59 AM »

Anyone tried working out with an empty stomach in the morning? What are your experiences?

The Showstoppa · « **Reply #1 on:** February 25, 2011, 05:25:45 AM »

Quote from: affeman on February 25, 2011, 05:24:59 AM

Anyone tried working out with an empty stomach in the morning? What are your experiences?

I HATED it.......no energy and struggled thru the entire workouts.

newmom · « **Reply #2 on:** February 25, 2011, 05:27:40 AM »

Quote from: affeman on February 25, 2011, 05:24:59 AM

Anyone tried working out with an empty stomach in the morning? What are your experiences?

Always workout around 430 or 5 am on empty stomach. Nice thing about working out at that time is you get it out of the way.

affeman · « **Reply #3 on:** February 25, 2011, 05:30:15 AM »

Quote from: newmom on February 25, 2011, 05:27:40 AM

Always workout around 430 or 5 am on empty stomach. Nice thing about working out at that time is you get it out of the way.

What about your energy levels for the rest of the day? I assume you work a regular fulltime job?

OneMoreRep · « **Reply #4 on:** February 25, 2011, 05:42:36 AM »

Quote from: affeman on February 25, 2011, 05:24:59 AM

Anyone tried working out with an empty stomach in the morning? What are your experiences?

What I like to do is eat 1-2 protein bars (or even basic granola bars) about 15-30 minutes prior to heading out to the gym in the morning (Usually 5 am workout). I get a good hour workout in, shower and then head straight to work from there.

It is refreshing and gets my day going right!

I've tried working out after work, but that only makes your day much longer and gives you very little leisure time once you get home from the gym before having to hit the sack. Not to mention that trying to get a solid workout in during the evening hours is difficult, because everyone tries to go workout at that particular time, so you'll always find a wait behind every machine or station.

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newmom · « **Reply #5 on:** February 25, 2011, 05:44:03 AM »

Quote from: affeman on February 25, 2011, 05:30:15 AM

What about your energy levels for the rest of the day? I assume you work a regular fulltime job?

Have a ton of energy as long as I'm asleep by 10pm. I work from home now, but when I worked full time and commuted 40 minutes each way to work, wasn't a problem in the least.

Tito24 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 25, 2011, 05:52:27 AM »

work?

The Showstoppa · « **Reply #7 on:** February 25, 2011, 05:54:13 AM »

Are you guys talking more about cardio in the am or lifting also? Cardio is fine, but I'm weak as a wet washcloth ( no comments newmom) on an empty stomach.....that goes for the same during the day, etc.... I have found I really need something to eat within a couple of hours of working out.

newmom · « **Reply #8 on:** February 25, 2011, 05:55:50 AM »

Quote from: The Showstoppa on February 25, 2011, 05:54:13 AM

Are you guys talking more about cardio in the am or lifting also? Cardio is fine, but I'm weak as a wet washcloth ( no comments newmom) on an empty stomach.....that goes for the same during the day, etc.... I have found I really need something to eat within a couple of hours of working out.

affeman, I do cardio. When I worked 10 minutes away, I worked out in the am and then would hit the gym for an hour after work. I still go twice a day but I do cardio though

Army of One · « **Reply #9 on:** February 25, 2011, 05:57:52 AM »

Quote from: Tito24 on February 25, 2011, 05:52:27 AM

work?

workout?

affeman · « **Reply #10 on:** February 25, 2011, 05:59:17 AM »

Quote from: The Showstoppa on February 25, 2011, 05:54:13 AM

Are you guys talking more about cardio in the am or lifting also? Cardio is fine, but I'm weak as a wet washcloth ( no comments newmom) on an empty stomach.....that goes for the same during the day, etc.... I have found I really need something to eat within a couple of hours of working out.

Nono, I'm talking about weights, not Cardio. Your regular workout immedeately in the morning before going to work.

Tito24 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 25, 2011, 06:00:50 AM »

as a profesional poster i can work in the gym between the sets as well.

The Showstoppa · « **Reply #12 on:** February 25, 2011, 06:03:08 AM »

Quote from: affeman on February 25, 2011, 05:59:17 AM

Nono, I'm talking about weights, not Cardio. Your regular workout immedeately in the morning before going to work.

Gotcha. I have found that my workouts suffered quite a bit with AM workouts.... But i think everybody has a different clock in regards to that. I've been around guys who only lifted in the early AM and it worked for them.

Tito24 · « **Reply #13 on:** February 25, 2011, 06:04:43 AM »

people who dont eat before working out are small

affeman · « **Reply #14 on:** February 25, 2011, 06:13:01 AM »

Quote from: Tito24 on February 25, 2011, 06:04:43 AM

people who dont eat before working out are small

Arnold only had 2 black coffees in the morning before workout.

Tito24 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 25, 2011, 06:14:44 AM »

you know ur lying..

MB · « **Reply #16 on:** February 25, 2011, 06:33:30 AM »

I prefer lunchtime. Energy is peaked mid-day and the gym is fairly empty.

The Showstoppa · « **Reply #17 on:** February 25, 2011, 06:39:09 AM »

Quote from: MB on February 25, 2011, 06:33:30 AM

I prefer lunchtime. Energy is peaked mid-day and the gym is fairly empty.

Same here.....1-2 pm is perfect.

mass243 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 25, 2011, 06:41:07 AM »

What do ya mean?

I'm a pro. I workout when I want. All I have to decide before workouts, is which of my luxury cars I should drive today HAHAH

You know, like.. Beamer, Bentz or Bentley

Stavios · « **Reply #19 on:** February 25, 2011, 06:42:53 AM »

if I use insulin, I'll work out at 6am before going to work.

if I don't I workout at 7pm.

both have their avantages, I am less energic at 6 am but there is nobody in the gym so that's kinda nice

affeman · « **Reply #20 on:** February 25, 2011, 06:45:32 AM »

Quote from: Stavios on February 25, 2011, 06:42:53 AM

if I use insulin, I'll work out at 6am before going to work.

if I don't I workout at 7pm.

both have their avantages, I am less energic at 6 am but there is nobody in the gym so that's kinda nice

What does that have to do with the Insulin?

OneMoreRep · « **Reply #21 on:** February 25, 2011, 06:56:35 AM »

Quote from: Stavios on February 25, 2011, 06:42:53 AM

if I use insulin, I'll work out at 6am before going to work.

if I don't I workout at 7pm.

both have their avantages, I am less energic at 6 am but there is nobody in the gym so that's kinda nice

Just out of curiosity, after a long night of sleep (and overnight fasting), wouldn't early morning insulin use cause you to potentially get hypoglycemic (Faint, dizzy, cold sweats etc.) since your normal blood-glucose levels after a night's sleep typically float around 70mg/dl, thereby even getting a lower blood-plasma glucose level by using insulin to flush glucose into the organs?

Just asking here..
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hrspwr · « **Reply #22 on:** February 25, 2011, 07:18:21 AM »

Run in the morning, lift at night.

Stavios · « **Reply #23 on:** February 25, 2011, 07:25:16 AM »

Quote from: affeman on February 25, 2011, 06:45:32 AM

What does that have to do with the Insulin?

If I train at 7pm and take slin, if I take slin post workout 'ill have to take carbs at night, wich I don'T like to do even if it'S bro science I feel it makes a difference as far as fat gains goes.

also, I don't want to go while I am asleep and sometimes I go to bed at 10pm when I am really tired so if I just took insulin I can't go to bed.

so usin slin in the morning has always been better in every point for me, that way I can do protein only the rest of the day when I make no physical effort.

Wani · « **Reply #24 on:** February 25, 2011, 07:28:37 AM »

Wake and eat 5:30am
Leave house 6am
Open gym and train 6:30am
Back to bed after gym until 9:30am
Work 10am