post cardio when/what to eat?

[warrhoggxx]

after am hiit style cardio on empty stomach how long should i wait to eat or drink shake and what is the best thing for me to have.

 

[Welter]

I don't think you want to do hiit on empty stomach. I thought I remember 3j saying hiit on empty stomach was a bad idea.

I usually have a protien shake and/or fat free yogurt with a tbsp of blueberries after my empty stomach cardio

 

[jynx]

Yeah I doubt HIIT would even be effective on an empty stomach. You are just asking to pass out. Early morning cardio on an empty stomach should be light and 20-30 minutes in duration. I have a protein shake(1 scoop) and 8 oz of gatorade or some fruit, plenty of water and vitamin C. Then 30 minutes later have breakfast.

 

[JMB1]

I do cardio (incline hike on treadmill) within 1/2 hour of waking up. I take some liquid aminos on the way out the door so I am not cannibalizing. I eat my first meal as soon as I get home. I don't do cardio right after my workout. I have a shake, shower, eat and rest.
Works good for me.