Timing of "Empty Stomach" Cardio...

[The Dynasty]

Hi guys,

If I wake up from sleep, hungry as all hell, and decide to down a protein/fat shake (at around 12 midnight), will my empty stomach morning cardio at 5 am the next morning still be effective, or should I wait a certain amount of time between my last meal and morning cardio (ie 8 hours b/w last pro/fat meal and morning cardio)?

Thanks.

[vestax]

I have done cardio both on an empty stomach and both at the end of the day after eating and working out...I didnt know any changes except I get more dehydrated in the morning.
I think the morning cardio empty stomach is bullsh*t, but it does make me feel more energetic for the whole day. I don't think there are any other real benefits other than that bro...

[MikeyZ23]

I don't think it should be a problem as long as you're not taking in carbs at late hours of the night. I personally think empty stomach is hard to get into the habit of doing, but after a week or so, you start to like it.

[The Dynasty]

Thank for the responses guys. Vestax, I can't speak for anyone else but myself, but for me, the combination of morning/empty-stomach cardio @ 65-75% mhr, solid diet, and lifting, has really worked a hella good on my body, so I'll continue to do it.

[Giantz11]

It is absolutely not bullshit and there is plenty of science to back it up....I guess everyone just recomends it for no good reason.

[The Dynasty]

It is absolutely not bullshit and there is plenty of science to back it up....I guess everyone just recomends it for no good reason.

See man, I was all trying to be nice and what not, but that's basically what I wanted to tell the guy Thanks Giantz.

BTW, what do you think about starting up empty stomach cardio 5 hours after my last pro/fat meal? Cuz sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night hungry as hell and i just need a pro/fat shake.

[Giantz11]

Should be fine....no worries

[Keyser Sozey]

My alarm goes off at 2:30 (if I don't wake up first), and I have a pro/fat shake (whey and pb..mmmmm). At 6:00, I'm doing cardio. The thing is to stay away from the carbs at night/early am, and since you are, no worries.