Is it good to weift lifting before breakfast?

Jamal_Guildford
Jamal_Guildford Posts: 214 Member
in Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
Hi,

The FIFA world cup is coming and may have to work out in the morning before breakfast so that I can watch games in the evening ;). I know cardio session in the morning before breakfast is very good for fat burning. But what about weight lifting and strength exercise? Can I build muscle in a fasted state?

Thanks,
Jamal
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  • abadvat
    abadvat Posts: 1,241 Member
    Can be done. Ensure to carb up before going to bed.
  • Kr1ptonite
    Kr1ptonite Posts: 789 Member
    Yes you can build muscle in a fasted state. Eat after the workout, quick digesting carbs, and protien.
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    Hi,

    The FIFA world cup is coming and may have to work out in the morning before breakfast so that I can watch games in the evening ;). I know cardio session in the morning before breakfast is very good for fat burning. But what about weight lifting and strength exercise? Can I build muscle in a fasted state?

    Thanks,
    Jamal

    Like Kr1ptonite said, you are fine.....and I recommend the same food post workout.

    I personally don't eat til after my workout, so that is around 1pm....
    And I finish eating around 8pm...
    Workout at 1130 am
  • jimbmc
    jimbmc Posts: 83 Member
    One train of thought says it is very good to weight train in the morning, especially for men, as your testosterone levels are at their highest (Hence the typical Male's "Morning Glory", if you catch my drift).

    M advice would be to have a Black Coffee, and maybe a Banana, then go training and have b/fast when you get back, along with a protien shake to help repair.
  • cwoyto123
    cwoyto123 Posts: 308
    I personally can't.
  • cad39too
    cad39too Posts: 874 Member
    I lift fasted most days as I eat between 12-8pm - my workout is usually at 10am Mon to Fri
  • Ainar
    Ainar Posts: 858 Member
    Whatever works for you. I personally work out fasted always cos otherwise I have less energy. Some people might find it opposite and have less energy if they don't ate. Anyhow, it's not like it gonna prevent you from gaining muscle or make you lose any. Just get your calories sometime after workout and you will be fine. It's just an energy thing.
  • cparter
    cparter Posts: 754 Member
    Weight (weift) lifting is most beneficial in the evening but as long as you fuel before and after lifting, morning weight lifting will not hurt for this short period of time.
  • cparter
    cparter Posts: 754 Member
    One train of thought says it is very good to weight train in the morning, especially for men, as your testosterone levels are at their highest (Hence the typical Male's "Morning Glory", if you catch my drift).

    M advice would be to have a Black Coffee, and maybe a Banana, then go training and have b/fast when you get back, along with a protien shake to help repair.

    Actually, testerone levels rise better as a result of evening workouts although they are normally higher in the morning when you wake up, weight lifting benefits testerone more in the evening. I don't know where you are getting your info from but if you would review CDC or other medical sites you will see they differ from what you are stating.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    Weight (weift) lifting is most beneficial in the evening

    Says who?

    When I lift, it's predominantly in the mornings before breakfast, with nothing more than a cup of coffee in my tummy.
  • solarpower03
    solarpower03 Posts: 12,161 Member
    I always lift fasted early in the morning with a strong black coffee!
  • rodduz
    rodduz Posts: 251 Member
    If training fasted you should at least try to get some protein inside you. Some people go for BCAAs, personally I don't see why they don't just have a whey shake.

    Read this for the reason why you should intake some protein before weight training:
    (Skip to the discussion section)

    http://www.jissn.com/content/10/1/5
  • default
    default Posts: 124 Member
    Yes, you should work out when you have the time.
  • csman49
    csman49 Posts: 1,100 Member

    I personally don't eat til after my workout, so that is around 1pm....
    And I finish eating around 8pm...
    Workout at 1130 am

    I am in awe of your eating schedule!
  • solarpower03
    solarpower03 Posts: 12,161 Member

    I personally don't eat til after my workout, so that is around 1pm....
    And I finish eating around 8pm...
    Workout at 1130 am

    I am in awe of your eating schedule!

    Look for Intermittent fasting
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  • Megmo127
    Megmo127 Posts: 76 Member
    I lift at 4:30 am everyday because it's the only time my schedule really permits a good workout session when I don't have to absolutely rush through everything.

    It's an epic start to my work day, too. I feel more at peace after I workout & it just eases me into the day.

    I typically have preworkout & maybe a small bite (like half a Larabar/pb) because I HATE working out hungry. Some mornings I don't need anything though, because I typically always have a really hefty snack right before bed. I always have something quick (a shake/smoothie) immediately after because then I'm actually legitimately hungry.

    So yea, you can lift before breakfast!
  • rodduz
    rodduz Posts: 251 Member
    Says who? Most recent research says it has an affect. For optimal growth/recovery there should be some form of nutrition before and if not before then it's even more important to have it soon after. Not essential but for optimum results, and who wouldn't want optimal results?!
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    Says who? Most recent research says it has an affect. For optimal growth/recovery there should be some form of nutrition before and if not before then it's even more important to have it soon after. Not essential but for optimum results, and who wouldn't want optimal results?!
    99% of people don't actually need optimum results - they just need to eat, train and rest properly when it suits them and where it fits into their daily life. There's too much stress about trying to hit the last couple of percent when most people just need to make sure they get the basics right. Don't sweat the small stuff.

    If you are planning on being an elite athlete then that's different and every percentage point matters.
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member

    I personally don't eat til after my workout, so that is around 1pm....
    And I finish eating around 8pm...
    Workout at 1130 am

    I am in awe of your eating schedule!

    Yep, just Intermittent Fasting, LeanGains protocol
  • MityMax96
    MityMax96 Posts: 5,778 Member
    Says who? Most recent research says it has an affect. For optimal growth/recovery there should be some form of nutrition before and if not before then it's even more important to have it soon after. Not essential but for optimum results, and who wouldn't want optimal results?!

    I would say only if you are getting on stage or are some form of extreme athlete.

    For most average Joes......
    You will be fine...
    Just consume BCAA's to protect your muscles.
  • KayBallin
    KayBallin Posts: 111 Member
    On week days I lift from 4:30 am - 5:45 am. I don't have breakfast until 8:30 am. On the weekends, I may have a banana and peanut butter pre-lifting since I get to the gym a bit later (9 am ish) but I don't notice any significant difference.
  • sc003ro
    sc003ro Posts: 227 Member
    I see much better gains as far as fat loss from lifting int he morning....I can do the exact same workout at night and not get the same ...

    I go at 5 am...like someone said it is the only part of the day I can relax and feel like I have no other place to be.....

    If I am hungry I will eat some fruit but most of the time it is just a coffee....
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    Says who? Most recent research says it has an affect. For optimal growth/recovery there should be some form of nutrition before and if not before then it's even more important to have it soon after. Not essential but for optimum results, and who wouldn't want optimal results?!
    99% of people don't actually need optimum results - they just need to eat, train and rest properly when it suits them and where it fits into their daily life. There's too much stress about trying to hit the last couple of percent when most people just need to make sure they get the basics right. Don't sweat the small stuff.


    ^^ That.
  • Leonidas_meets_Spartacus
    Leonidas_meets_Spartacus Posts: 6,198 Member
    I do both based on what fits in to my life style. I don't see big difference either ways.
  • rodduz
    rodduz Posts: 251 Member
    Says who? Most recent research says it has an affect. For optimal growth/recovery there should be some form of nutrition before and if not before then it's even more important to have it soon after. Not essential but for optimum results, and who wouldn't want optimal results?!

    I would say only if you are getting on stage or are some form of extreme athlete.

    For most average Joes......
    You will be fine...
    Just consume BCAA's to protect your muscles.

    Why BCAAs, might as well have a whey shake if you're going to have anything at all.
  • rodduz
    rodduz Posts: 251 Member
    Says who? Most recent research says it has an affect. For optimal growth/recovery there should be some form of nutrition before and if not before then it's even more important to have it soon after. Not essential but for optimum results, and who wouldn't want optimal results?!
    99% of people don't actually need optimum results - they just need to eat, train and rest properly when it suits them and where it fits into their daily life. There's too much stress about trying to hit the last couple of percent when most people just need to make sure they get the basics right. Don't sweat the small stuff.




    ^^ That.

    Agreed but we're talking about simply swigging a whey shake before training, hardly difficult and it helps so just do it, much easier and carries benefit, to all.
  • brower47
    brower47 Posts: 16,356 Member

    I personally don't eat til after my workout, so that is around 1pm....
    And I finish eating around 8pm...
    Workout at 1130 am

    I am in awe of your eating schedule!

    Yep, just Intermittent Fasting, LeanGains protocol

    It think she was just taking the piss out of you. From the way it's worded, it sounds like continuous eating from 1pm to 8pm. :wink:
  • 1911JR
    1911JR Posts: 276
    Weight (weift) lifting is most beneficial in the evening

    Says who?

    When I lift, it's predominantly in the mornings before breakfast, with nothing more than a cup of coffee in my tummy.

    Same here, but water instead. Personally I don`t like to lift with food in my belly.

    But the truth is, do whatever is best for you. And fits in with your life most comfortable. If you feel that you should get up in the middle of the night and bang out deadlifts, get up and do it! Who cares what some study shows.
  • KseRz
    KseRz Posts: 980 Member
    Says who? Most recent research says it has an affect. For optimal growth/recovery there should be some form of nutrition before and if not before then it's even more important to have it soon after. Not essential but for optimum results, and who wouldn't want optimal results?!

    I would say only if you are getting on stage or are some form of extreme athlete.

    For most average Joes......
    You will be fine...
    Just consume BCAA's to protect your muscles.

    Why BCAAs, might as well have a whey shake if you're going to have anything at all.

    "Taking protein (specifically BCAAs) alone before a workout is extremely beneficial during a low-carb diet. The consumption of pre-workout BCAAs, especially when glycogen levels are low (as they are during a low-carb diet), leads to an increase in fat oxidation (fat burning) during high-intensity exercise like interval training or metabolic resistance training."

    "Provided that you're getting adequate dietary protein throughout the day, I recommend BCAAs pre-workout. Their free form offers much faster absorption and uptake, which means your blood amino levels will be high when you hit the training floor."

    -- Mike Roussell, Ph.D.

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