What's a good time to workout in the am

I've heard that it's better to workout before you eat. The theory is that you would be burning fat as fuel rather than stored glycogen. Honestly, I don't think it makes any difference when you workout. You can read this and get your own take on the issue:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/the-myth-of-cardio-before-breakfast-debunked.html

I workout in the morning and at noon before eating around 1pm. Whatever is best is whatever works for you.

When's the best time? Whenever you have the time.

Whatever time is best for you and the activity you're doing. Your glycogen stores only hold around 90 minutes of energy. If your workout is short or not very intense you don't need to eat before. If it's going to be very intense and longer than an hour or so you should eat something before. How your stomach handles food in those situations will determine what and how much you eat before your workout. I personally have found I can't run well on a full stomach after a meal.

In the Summer, because it's hot here and dawn is the coolest time of day I prefer to get up and run right after rolling out of bed in the morning. I'm only running for about 45 minutes or so these days. I then shower and eat.

On the weekends in the winter when I'll be running as much as 13 miles, I make sure to eat something small and easily digestible about 30 minutes before I run and then I take something sugary with me to eat during the run, as well. That way I don't run out of energy in the middle of my run.

What ever makes you feel like you won't faint/yawn yourself to death or throw up. For me just an apple and a 15 minute wait will do before exercise. But I can't do it right when I get up or I yawn every second breath and can't actually breath.

beatyfamily1 wrote: »

I've heard that it's better to workout before you eat. The theory is that you would be burning fat as fuel rather than stored glycogen. Honestly, I don't think it makes any difference when you workout. You can read this and get your own take on the issue:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/the-myth-of-cardio-before-breakfast-debunked.html

You ALWAYS burn glycogen first before fat regardless if you're fasted or not.

Work out to your preference.

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You should do what works for you. I like to do 30 minutes of cardio before breakfast when glycogen stores are low, but I always eat before I do any strength training.

Personally, I like to work out, then eat. I like very vigorous activity, and eating first makes me feel sick. But, you do you.