Is it good to weift lifting before breakfast?

Can be done. Ensure to carb up before going to bed.

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

I personally can't.

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.

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.

I always lift fasted early in the morning with a strong black coffee!

Yes, you should work out when you have the time.

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

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!

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.

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.

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....

I do both based on what fits in to my life style. I don't see big difference either ways.

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.

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.