Few questions about morning exercising

[Kulakovs]

Hi guys. I'm a 17 year old boy who likes to do some exercises in the morning. So I usually get up at 6.00 (or 5.40) and work-out until 7.00 . I star with a 2 - 5 km jog, after that I stretch my muscles - that takes around half an hour. After that I do some body weight exercises and lift dumbbells - that takes around ~20 minutes. Here're some questions :
1)What should I eat and when? Before or after exercising ?
2)Is my schedule good? Perhaps I shouldn't do heavy exercises so late in the morning?
3)How often should I run in the week? I mean, I'd like (and can) to run 7 days a week, but would that be good?
Would be happy to hear any suggestions....

 

[g8r80]

1. I eat 2 hours - 30 minutes before a workout. But, you probably wont be able to do that early in the morning, so don't worry about it. Maybe eat a light breakfast just before you start.

2. Your schedule is fine. You can run every day if your body can handle it and it sounds like yours can.

 

[Kulakovs]

Thanks, but there is bigger problem about eating. After jogging I haven't got much power left to work-out, and after working-out I haven't got much appetite and can only eat something light. Have heard something about fruits and low-fat milk, but wanted to know how it would look like on my schedule.

 

[Kulakovs]

And what about proteins which you mix with water? Or are those just for serious body-builders?

 

[g8r80]

Thanks, but there is bigger problem about eating. After jogging I haven't got much power left to work-out, and after working-out I haven't got much appetite and can only eat something light. Have heard something about fruits and low-fat milk, but wanted to know how it would look like on my schedule.

Why not do weights first? That is what I and most folks do. I like a robust breakfast before working out to replenish from the sleep and prepare for the workout. Fruits and low-fat milk don't cut it for me.

And what about proteins which you mix with water? Or are those just for serious body-builders?

Protein shakes are for anyone who lifts weights and wants to gain muscle, especially for those who also do cardio which can break down muscle. Take 1 protein shake after your workout or before it if time is tight.