fasted vs. fed cardio
LoeyJones
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Which do you prefer and why? Lately I've been doing morning runs as fasted cardio because if I try to run after eating I get sick. I'm just worried that I need some kind of nutrition to fuel my body for my run schedule. Some days I'm running 4-7 miles before breakfast.
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If it's working for you, don't "fix" it. At the upper end up that run, you might want to bring some gel or something, as you're approaching the "magic hour" mark.2
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I get up at 430-5 to workout so I usually go fasted.2
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You have loads of ready to use energy in your body - unless you are doing a far longer duration I wouldn't worry about it.
My exercise for the most part just fits in my day wherever I can fit it in, I only deliberately fuel for 3+ hour rides.1 -
I don't do cardio right now but if I did, it would have to be fed because I get dizzy,headaches and my tummy growls and all I think about is food.. not too full but either a light snack or maybe 30 min after a light meal. How do you feel fasted? If you feel good and it is working, nothing wrong with fasted cardio with food after.1
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It's all personal preference. If you're not having any problems, then it's safe to assume there aren't any problems.1
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I work out at night, after work. Usually at some point between 6:30 and 9 (depends on what else I have going on). I eat lunch around 2 and have a piece of fruit at 3 or 4, but that's all. So I guess that counts as fasted? Sort of?
I do pretty intense cardio (Insanity, Focus T25, etc.) a lot of days and if I have food in my stomach during all that jumping it will not go well at all.1 -
its all about yours preferences. no difference between boths in terms of weight loss.1
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I workout in the morning before I eat.
Sometimes I have to run in the evening- I eat an early lunch and still feel sluggish and gross during my run. I much prefer fasted.1 -
I would have no reservations about running 4-7 miles without eating first, I do it regularly. I hate running with a full stomach and I like to run first thing in the morning, so it works best for me. If I'm running more than 90 minutes, I will have some dried fruit, piece of toast, or part of a Clif bar beforehand and I'll carry some Gu in case I feel like I need it.
As long as you're nourished overall, you don't need to eat right before shorter runs.
(Obviously, pay attention to your own personal experience, how you feel, etc. This is very general advice).2 -
Cool, thanks for the input. I just wanted to make sure that what I was doing wasn't harming my body or my ability to keep building on my mileage for runs. I'm training for a half in October but I feel comfortable going fasted for my training runs now. We'll see what I feel like at 11+0
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Which do you prefer and why? Lately I've been doing morning runs as fasted cardio because if I try to run after eating I get sick. I'm just worried that I need some kind of nutrition to fuel my body for my run schedule. Some days I'm running 4-7 miles before breakfast.
You've probably got amply glycogen stored for a run of that distance. Like you I don't like running with food in my stomach which is why the majority of my runs are fasted. If ZI do eat anything it will be at least a couple of hours before I head out.1 -
I have been running early and fasted for years and prefer it that way. If you feel under fueled a half bagel or toast with almond butter works well without too much fullness.1
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I haven't surpassed running that distance yet (still working on building endurance as progress is slow for me due to medical issues), and I run fasted to avoid nausea.
It really is all about preference.1 -
@SideSteel posted this yesterday or Tuesday I think- relevant to this discussion.
https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12970-014-0054-71 -
If you find you do need more fuel for the longer runs, there are options for calories that are easily digested and much less likely to bother your stomach (Clif bloks, gu packs, fruit snacks).1
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I do my training when I can train...I often train fasted in the summer because in the summer I usually ride in the early AM to beat the heat on weekdays...but those rides tend to only be 30-60 minutes in duration. I fuel longer rides before hand and often during if it's like a 3 or 4 hour ride.1
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I prefer fed. 'cuz food.1
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Depends on what time of day I'm doing cardio and how hungry I am before. I give it no thought, have no preference and am not sure I've realized any difference.1
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Depends on what "cardio" system(s) you're using. If predominately your aerobic system and it is properly trained, you can go for hours that way. I just did 11ish hours all without food and went up to 14,200' elevation. I had 2 eggs, a piece of toast and a gatorade before I headed out. I felt great afterwards.
My morning workouts (2 hours of cardio) are fasted because I am lazy and work isn't upset with me eating breakfast on the clock.1 -
If it's first thing in the morning, any exercise for me would be fasted. I can push my first meal quite a bit without getting dizzy or tired, not so with later meals. Got to have coffee though. I can run on the treadmill later in the day if I have some light in my stomach an hour before.1
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Fasted if I'm up early for my workout, if its after work then no because I've eaten throughout the day. I prefer fasted though!1
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Which do you prefer and why? Lately I've been doing morning runs as fasted cardio because if I try to run after eating I get sick. I'm just worried that I need some kind of nutrition to fuel my body for my run schedule. Some days I'm running 4-7 miles before breakfast.
For short runs I'm comfortable fasted, but for more than 10 miles I'll fuel in advance.1 -
I prefer fasted. I usually wait a bit after to eat as well.1
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i run first thing in the morning after i walk the dog, so i don't eat before i run. If i'm going for a long run (more than 10k), i have a small piece of candy before i leave the house.0
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Water and plain yogurt (with fresh fruit in the yogurt). The fruit are complex carbs, yogurt is protein, and you must be hydrated before any sweaty activity.
I have that no matter what I have to do before breakfast. That's my pre-airport nutrition, for instance. And believe me, that's a workout! Cardio and strength, both!
All the best,
Robin0
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