morning cardio question

[boxoffail]

Generally speaking, im up and doin my AM cardio aroudn 6:30 and it usually consists of a 3-4 mile run with some pretty steep hills. and I do it on an empty stomach.

so my question is pretty simple, but one that i have no idea on.

should I take a protien shake pre-cardio? Or after it?

I do take a scoop of No-Xplode pre cardio, (however, ill drop it if its reccomended).


Thanks,
Boxoffail

[D7M]

3-4 mile run w/ hill work is pretty intense on an empty stomach

my question is why are you running that much anyway, you'll end up burning off muscle

[boxoffail]

im in the military. Every morning for PT (except sat/sun and holidays) I am up at 6:30am and that is the usual routine. I dont really get a say in the matter. sometimes they switch it up and we play some soccer or other running type sports. but generally its a run.

so, is that a "take the shake pre morning cardio?"

Thanks,
Boxoffail

[Jakspro]

I know some people prefer to take BCAAs before cardio. There are also those who take a small amount of whey in the AM pre-cardio. I say try it for a few months. See how you feel. Keep track of your lifts, strength, and fat loss. Let us know how it goes.

[british bulldog 1]

i would even go as far as having some food

[ckyass]

If you could get in some protein and carbs that would be best to preserve muscle. Deffintely eat a meal if you can.