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Tihomirššš wrote:   2Thorn, decko nije spominjao nikakav body building tak da se vjerojatno nece zamarat sa gubljenjem mišicne mase u startu

The theory behind empty stomach is cardio is simple: supposedly, by doing cardio on a empty stomach, you tap directly into fat stores since glycogen (carbohydrate) stores are somewhat depleted after an overnight fast.

Seems to make sense, but research has proven this to be wrong.

Several studies have shown no difference in substrate utilization (glycogen vs. fat) for those working out on an empty stomach vs. those who eat a small meal prior to their morning workouts.

In fact, one study showed the exact oppositeRš2;those who had a small meal first burned more calories and more fat than the empty stomach group.

How can this be?

The reason is rather simple if you think about it. I was kicking butt and taking names with my workout, and Mikey was barely able to get through his. Even if not eating beforehand allowed you to burn more fat (which it doesnRš7;t), the major trade off is performance.

And why does performance matter? Well, if you canRš7;t perform at an optimal level and put forth maximal effort, then you are not going to be burning an optimal amount of caloriesRšš;period.

The truth is, empty stomach cardio is an outdated philosophy whose theory was proven incorrect by research. Still, there are plenty of people who hold on to the theory despite the available research. Perhaps theyRš7;re not aware of it, perhaps they just go by what the fitness and bodybuilding magazines tell them (bad idea); IRš7;m not sure.

Whatever the reason, popular philosophy doesnRš7;t always mean correct philosophy, and this is one such instance.

So IRš7;ll leave you with some practical recommendations:

At the very minimum, have a couple scoops of whey before any morning “cardio̶š; workout.

That said, if itRš7;s still negatively affecting your performance, you need to go a bit further. The meal doesnRš7;t have to be large, but it should contain some complex carbs (oatmeal, etc) along with a small serving of protein.

Give it about a half hour to begin digesting and then hit your workout.

Better performance = more calories burned = more fat loss = improved cardiovascular functioning = even better performance = even more calories burned = even more fat loss.

DonRš7;t be like my friend Mikey and have a crappy workout because you didnRš7;t eat. As I shared with you, the research shows thatRš7;s not going to make a difference anyway. Instead, eat your Wheaties (figuratively speaking) and then dominate your workout!