morning workout

[macktownmac]

Okay, I am trying to loose drop body fat, I lift in the AM first thing, because this is what works with my schedule.

I want to also do cardio first thing in the AM on an empty stomach.. ..

So far what I have been doing is... Running 45min in the AM.. I have some BCAA's and some quick carbs (oatmeal + maybe gatorade).. Wait 30mins.. then start hitting the weights..

My Question: Am I going to loose muscle doing this or will I be safe?

Thanks

[D7M]

I've been in this situation (with the schedule)

what I did was had my regular breakfast, lifted, then did cardio.

[macktownmac]

I have to do cardio first or else wait for the PM..

Bunch of us at work hit the gym at 7:45ish,... we need to be done by 8:45 so we can shower and be ready for 9..

So what i've been doing is showing up around 6 running 45 eating.. checkup on e-mails.. then to weights

[macktownmac]

bump

[Nooomoto]

45 min of cardio isn't going to impact your muscle building/retention capabilities.

[higherdesire]

If it is high impact cardio then why wouldn't it? Isn't important to distinguish between the two? I am asking because I am unsure not because I have a different answer. 45 minutes of high impact cardio would and has effected my muscle retention in the past.

[Dougewesq]

dont go too long without some form of nutrition, what about alternating your weight and cardio days?