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Eating before early morning work outs

02ZTM
over 3 years ago

I'm about to start having swim practices at 6am.  I have never swam a full workout this early.  I plan on waking up at 5am to get to this practice.  I'm wondering if I should practice on an empty stomach or eat something.  If eating is recommended, what should I eat or consume?

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  • +2 over 3 years ago

    Hi! 

    there is not right answer, only peoples opinions on everything! 

    remember that you have been at least asleep for 6 or 8 hours, meaning that you blood sugar  is low, so going on an empty stomach sounds to me like going on a road trip with an empy fuel tank. if you do, youre blowing up your piston for running them dry. so why do it to your body? there is no difference. just eat something that is light, and easy to absorb. fruits and oatmeal make great candidates. some people also say drink coffee and go on an empty stomach for "burning fat" which is terrible idea. caffeine is a diaretic, which means it will pull what ever little sugar from your blood to supply the muscles. 

    my name is Joey, I swam for team usa and now I work with master athletes in regards to physical fitness and nutrition, if you are interested in learning more, send me a message. Hope all is well. 

  • 0 3 months ago in reply to Joey Pedraza

    I am interested in learning more about nutrition, I love swimming and work two manual labor jobs. 

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  • 0 3 months ago in reply to CSYW8

    Personally, I’d eat a banana, a boiled egg and some orange juice before a morning workout. I really dislike eating in the early morning but if I don’t eat, I gas out during my workout. If I have a swim meet, I try to have a large breakfast.