Good source of energy before cardio???
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chocolatemilk
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It will really depend on your goals.
Some people do morning training fasted and others after a light to big breakfast.
Some people do morning training fasted and others after a light to big breakfast.
I want energy so i don't fatigue quick like the otherday when i did it on a empty stomach, my legs literally seized up after the 8th hill and i usually do 12-15, i usually eat 1 weetabix with a very small amount of milk, 1 banana or 1 spoon of honey.
If i eat loads i will be sick, its really intense, i would really like to be recommend a supplement? or food or will just a energy drink be enough, I read up some were that if you do cardio first thing in morning eat something if doing over 20min (but it dont say what) cause then you will burn muscle as well as fat, any thing under 20min is ok to do on a empty stomach.
chocolatemilk
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I would really add some protein there.
A couple scrampled eggs and a scoop of protein in water if you're keeping it light. Also a half cup of coffee for days you feel you need it or a pre-WO.
I never do milk in the morning. Makes me feel bloated and nasty... I do slam down half a gallon on cycle throughout the day though usually after my workouts.
A couple scrampled eggs and a scoop of protein in water if you're keeping it light. Also a half cup of coffee for days you feel you need it or a pre-WO.
I never do milk in the morning. Makes me feel bloated and nasty... I do slam down half a gallon on cycle throughout the day though usually after my workouts.
WilliamCutting
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Depends on what you're trying to accomplish.
Thanks bro, this seems to be what im looking for, for what i do, its super explosive stuff we do with no rest, so even eating a small meal in the morning dont like to stay down as i found out the hard way.
Thanks bro, this seems to be what im looking for, for what i do, its super explosive stuff we do with no rest, so even eating a small meal in the morning dont like to stay down as i found out the hard way.
PS: i ordered some jack 3d it will be here today, is this stuff any good, as well as taking it with bcaa's
not a fan. n2 amp would of been better IMO
juced_porkchop
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somthing light, with some carbs and protein and fat.
like eg:
25g whey in 1/2cup water and 1 banana on side, if your extra hungry 1-2tbs of peanut butter, the fat will keep you fuller longer, but dont go crazy on the cals.
if this is for fatloss
then dont have the banana, put 2oz or so of olive oil with you protein drink. it will be carbless and not much energy but if its for fat loss, a sugar spike is not the best thing.
I feel fat loss comes more from diet than ANY sort of trainning.
I have lost more fat doing nothign but eating better. then when i used to doo all kinds of crazy shit , jogging, running, tredmill, biking, stepper.
now i just walk alot when i can and i like to ride the bike but it has nothign to do with fatloss when i do.. just sayin.
energy you want a LIGHT meal, protein, carbs and possibly fat depending on your body.
I like all three before workout.
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juced_porkchop
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OHHH post workout.
sry
25g-50g whey protein 20g sugar or carb then 1hr later a nice meal.
I rec adding 3-6g of creatine in your diet. say 3g before 3g after.
sry
25g-50g whey protein 20g sugar or carb then 1hr later a nice meal.
I rec adding 3-6g of creatine in your diet. say 3g before 3g after.
packers6211
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Bro I have been walking around the gym comming off surgey on shoulder doing only cardio. I hate cardio with a passion. The last week I've been taking one roxy lean in the morning then DS Craze pre cardio. I normally can only stand 15-25 min and yet for four days now I've done 45 minutes with actually enjoying it. I just weighed today and hit 235.2 I've been in the 240's for over a year. If you get a chance to check Craze out on Orbit. Only one flavor grape, but taste like koolaid.
chocolatemilk
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I have to agree with JP... never notice fat loss until I change my diet no matter what kind of training or cardio I do.
charles8606
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drink some electrolites while cardioing
MuscleAddiction
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I would have to agree, but Jack3D will give you a boost of energy for sure, used to be THE pre-workout drink I would use until I was up to using 2-3 scoops and the bottle would only last me only 15-20 days, so had to find another PWO with more kick and I did!
yea, diet is everything.
what's better than jack3d?
packers6211
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DS Craze!! I started taking it before cardio and been busting 45 minutes easily. Gives me a good burst of energy. But I can still sleep at night. Orbit carries it less then $35 No bad after taste!!
MuscleAddiction
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I bounce between a few PWO supplements, but my #1 favorite is N2KTS Green Apple (grape is good too), PWO Zero Loss (Mr. Supps carries this limited run PWO), Powerchews PWO or N2 Amp (this product blew me away in the muscle pump department) if I don't feel like mixing a drink. I really do want to try DS Craze to feel the hype behind that product, and will here in the near future...APS Mesomorph was another I tried since Jack3D that was good which has Creatine Nitrate in it.
I too train early morning (4:30 a.m.) and need a PWO that I can look forward to getting my ass focused and in high gear out of the starting gate, and N2KTS and the others I mentioned does just that. I will do both cardio and weights on most days...that is dads time to himself to work off stress and get huge!
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RickRock13
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N2KTS is definitely awesome. Best preworkout Ive tried yet, and the taste is actually decent too. There are a few logs around here you could check out and see the great feedback everyone is giving
