Early morning workouts--do you eat before?

I workout at home about 6am & I dont eat I drink water but not eat too early for me. But when I use to be with the gym they suggest you eat something - nutritious pre-workout meal but you must exercise 2hrs after or if you feel like you cant work out on large volume of food early in the morning you can have a glass of orange juice or sport drink with carbs instead.
I also find if I had an early dinner my body needs something before working out in the morning to support my energy level Good luck

When I workout in the morning I usually eat a piece of fruit (banana, apple, etc...) about 15-20min before I work out. If nothing else at least have some water. If I dont put something in my system, my workout is over quick.

I always try to eat a small meal before any workout. Some almonds, fruit, protein supplement, anything along those lines. I just hate working out hungry. I have more energy and focus this way.

I'm at the gym between 6:30 and 7:00 a.m. - so no eating before hand. 2 cups of coffee and off to the gym. I eat after I'm done. The coffee gives me the get up and go that I need to get my work out done and out of the way!

You should do what works best for you and how your body feels. Everybody is different and I'm sure there is a ton of info out there of how to do it all the "right" way . Personally, when I work out early in the morning, I don't eat or drink anything.....way too early...but I do take a bottle of water or sometimes a protein shake for after. Then......it's cofffeeeeee time

I have to eat before I do anything or I get sick

I'll eat a bagel or an english muffin with my coffee in the morning (finally got myself used to eating breakfast again after years of not doing so), do my workout around 7am, then eat a banana or some oatmeal when I get into the office.

I can't eat before I exercise in the morning, I'll throw up. I wait until I get back home.

Iv found if I exercise in the AM with an empty stomach I get very low blood pressure for the day and feel terrible and weak and end up eating more to feel human again. So im starting to work out in the evenings when the kids are in bed so I can avoid that feeling

I had a bit of a rough time exercising (or really doing very much at all) on an empty stomach a while back, but I got used to it very quickly and now I don't even notice the difference. I'm on 16/8 IF and work a fairly physical job; I start work at 7 and don't eat until noon. On my days off, I usually hit the gym in the morning before my first meal. As I said, it took some acclimation, but it's not so bad.

If I go out out for a run (6 miles or longer), I usually eat first or else I would often crater (presumably because my blood sugar drops) and I would often feel tired and sluggish the rest of the day. So I usually eat two pieces of dry whole wheat toast and a little fruit (plus coffee) half an hour to an hour before I run and then I'm always fine and, yes, I feel energized the rest of the day. If instead I do one hour elliptical trainer and strength workout, I never eat beforehand and never have any problems. Go figure.

Good luck!

i usaly eat a banana or orange before morning workouts and drink a 0,5 liter bottle of water

Always. Usually half a PowerBar or a half a Clif Bar.

I read this, agree with this and thought I would copy and paste. It's from Jillian micheals......
"The Truth: You should always eat something before exercising so your body has enough fuel to power through your workout.

The rationale behind this widely accepted myth is that forgoing food before exercise will force your body to burn more fat during your workout. This is a big, fat lie: Starving yourself before exercising can actually be detrimental to your body. Let’s get to the bottom of this fitness myth once and for all.

You need sugar to exert energy. Your body needs a certain amount of sugar for fuel when training. When that blood sugar is not there, your body will convert your own muscle tissue into energy. A recent study published in the Strength and Conditioning Journal looked at cyclists who ate before they trained versus those who fasted before they trained. The amount of fat burn was the same for both groups, but those who had trained without eating first had 10 percent of their calorie burn come from protein — including their own muscle mass. You’re trying to build muscle, not eat away at it!

Your body needs energy to perform at a high intensity. You know I’m always saying that I want you to work out as hard as you can for as long as you can. How can you do that if you haven’t properly fueled your body? Think about it this way: Would you drive a car without gas? Use your iPhone without charging it? Nope and nope. If you haven’t eaten anything, your workout won’t be as intense as if you’d fueled up beforehand, not to mention that you’ll likely suffer from low blood sugar, which will make you dizzy and sluggish.

You don’t need to gorge yourself; a healthy snack will do the trick. I suggest you eat something 45 minutes to an hour before training — you’ll have more energy and endurance to work harder, burn more calories, and improve your muscle tone. Aim for something with carbohydrates and protein. Here are a few quick, healthy snack ideas: a whey shake, low-fat yogurt with berries, or a banana or apple slices with natural almond butter.

The Bottom Line: You should always eat something before a workout. I’m not suggesting you pig out. A small, healthy snack consisting of carbohydrates and protein will properly fuel your body for a killer workout."