Do you exercise on empty stomach?

Only when I haven't eaten.

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I'd say it depends on what time of day you are working out. If I wake up and workout first thing in the morning, I don't feel like I need any food that early before I workout. But if I work out in the afternoon or evening and I haven't eaten in a while I will get very shaky/dizzy and my workout won't be very productive.

i prefer to workout before i eat but it does not always work that way... easy if i do tho

I almost always exercise on an empty stomach. I workout early in the morning. I take thyroid meds which must be taken on an empty stomach and then workout.

Once in a while I workout at night.

i normally have my coffee & usually a slice of whole wheat toast w a bit of peanut butter.

I work out first thing in the morning and I eat a slice of a sandwich thin with a tiny amount of peanut butter on it and drink some coffee and drink a bottle of water during my workout which last about 1 hour. I do better with a little something on my stomach but not a whole meal. Ive tried working out in the mornings on a empty stomach and I felt weak and unfocused.

I wake up at 6am, do my Jillian workout and then have a shower and take my complete breakfast (fruit, dairy, bread and coffe).
When i exercise in the afternoon (7pm) I usually eat something at 6pm.

I suppose it depends on the person whether it works or not. Myself I have morning medication that needs taking, some of which requires food with it, so when I get up I eat a banana or some yogurt or a small granola bar, drink water, and take my medicine before I work out. I don't get nauseous or anything from having food in my stomach, but at the same time it's not like I sat down to eggs, bacon, and pancakes before subjecting myself to an hour or so of weights, machines, and generally sweating until I can smell myself. If I go without food or if I've eaten the bare minimum that morning I do notice some acid reflux when I'm at the gym but I'm convinced that's because I consume water in great amounts and it's not due to my strain or anything.

Hell no I'm usually miserable and my performance lacks when I do that. I do try to eat an hour or more before a workout though, eating right before doesn't work for me.

I usually have something small. I will have Toast w/pb, Banana, small protein shake. I can not eat a lot before.

For me it depends on the workout. If I'm doing my cardio - which for me is running - I do not eat first. I am out the door running by 6am. Then I come back and drink a protein shake. Then I'll do my weights if it is a lifting day. Then I'll eat a good healthy breakfast and start my day.

I just find this works better for me. I've tried afternoon and evening runs, but my stride and energy level are much better first thing after a good night of rest.

I don't really think it matters

Uh, apparently you missed where Dr. Oz says it DOES matter.

^^^ hahaha !!:laugh:

If I am not hungry, I don't eat right before, but I don't workout hungry, either. If I know it's a workout day and I'm starting to get to the point where my stomach is talking to me I will eat about an hour before. If i eat right before a workout my stomach gets upset. If you are super hungry it might distract you from your workout, too, so maybe try a tiny snack and some water, and follow up the workout with your meal. I work out after work, so I'm really looking forward to dinner when I am done!

I've trained both fasted and fed and I enjoy both.

There's nothing inherently wrong with either. I'd go with whichever one provides you better performance.