Sport Should I eat Before....

[bsxtjt]

running?......me and my friend are planning on running in the park around 7:00A.M in the morning...should i eat something before i run?.....

 

[junkfoodbad]

there are 2 schools of thought behind this. If your goal is fat loss, some people say fasted cardio is an effective tool. others say it isnt, and could force you into a catabolic state (burning muscle). There is science that backs both claims.

I personally never wake up early enough to ever have done any of my own research in this area.

If your goal isnt fat loss at all, then eat up.

 

[R.Lewis]

If you dont eat your body will start to break down the very muscles you want to use for the run. - there is no point.

You must eat. Carbs are most important 1st thing. if you dont have much time try a carbohydrate rich protien shake and eat some toast or oats 60-30mins before (depending on how fast you digest and feel comfortable running on)

 

[~LV~]

If your diet is on point then you should have no problems with muscle loss performing fasted cardio however I'd suggest you perform it at 60-70% of your max HR.

Running will tend to bring you over that mark.

 

[junkfoodbad]

and there was have both schools of thought being represented...

 

[highfat]

I like to run with empty stomuch, but if you eat, becareful not to eat too much, not good for running

 

[malkore]

I'd also say it depends on how long you're gonna go running.
20 mins of interval type jog/sprints...fine by me

but a 60 min 5-6 mile run on an empty stomach...not something I would suggest.

can you tell which school I belong to?

 

[R.Lewis]

can you tell which school I belong to?

The same as me, Fitness.com the Global Fitness Comunity.

Amen.

Now say 5 hail marys and make 3 new posts. Bless you Malkore