Working out in the morning

[Kas]

Im trying to tone up. I read that its best to work out in the morning before you have had anything to eat ? Im not overweight, I just have a bit of fat I want rid of on my gut btw.

Any advice on this ?

Also when should I take my protein and creatine if im going to do this ?

 

[Skilla_Staz]

By workout I'm hoping you mean cardio. I've heard this was a good idea as well, but I've never done it personally.

Building muscle is also a good way to burn fat. 1lb of muscle burns 30-50 more calories a day(i think its day).

 

[Francisco d'Anconia]

Cardio first thing in the morning is definitely beneficial. It kick starts your metabolism and actually gives you energy during the morning.

 

[piterx]

my personal experience about working out in the morning is summarized with one thing: "feeling dizzy"

 

[Hot Ice]

While I was in the army the first thing we did every morning right after wake up call was to get dressed and get out to morning exercise in five minutes even it was -25°C outside

Waking up isn't my thing really and I really hated it, but right after the exercise I felt really great after getting some fresh air and I never felt sleepy during the day. It also gives you the great appetite for breakfast.

After army I've never done that anymore, nobody is kicking butt or I'm not kicking anyones butt and I live in a middle of a city so it's too bad, all excuses I know though.

 

[dirtysanchez]

Have a quick meal before you workout in the morning even if it's just a protein shake and oats, otherwise you are prone to muscle catabolism.