tbourner Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Just bought some dumbells to add a (small) bit of weight lifting to my morning stretch/warm up routine, but is it a good idea to do this kind of thing in the morning before any breakfast? I feel a lot better after doing stretching and a few situps and stuff, but not sure on lifting weights, feels like hard work, maybe because I'm new at it, or maybe because I need to eat!!! I know foods pretty important with weights, so I'm not going silly with them, just a few exercises, but still - eating a good idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 best advice is to have two toasts and 2 bananas, maybe a protein shake before training:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 free weights FIRST DIBBS!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 to be honest Trev, i think you would feel much better getting something in you first, breakfast being the most important meal of the day and all. Perhaps some kind of protein drink, as liquids will be absorbed far quicker into the body than solids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted August 7, 2007 Author Share Posted August 7, 2007 Reason I haven't been doing it is because the missus is lazy! So I get up about half hour before her, go to the loo or whatever, then go and do some stretches and stuff. Then I manage to wake her up and we go downstairs and have breakfast and get ready for work. Maybe I'll try and change the routine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 do you have to do the weights in the morning Trev? Do what your doing with stretches in the morning, best time to do them after being cramped up in abed all night. Do your normal day and get good food in you, then do some weights in the evening whne you dont have to rush, you'd only need to put 30 mins aside each night or every other night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted August 7, 2007 Author Share Posted August 7, 2007 hmmm yeah could try that, we never seem to organise our evening time very well though, before we know it it's half 12 and we're falling into bed!!! I'm supposed to be going to Tae Kwon Do tonight but my leg is hurting from pulling something at the weekend (couldn't stretch at all this morning), so I might give it a miss and do some home gym instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 go for it matey. I've had a very relaxing few weeks with the gym, been once each week for last 3 last night was very hard work, havent lost a huge amount of size but my strength has definetly been affected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 You could have had my free weights... well... free, sorry you've paid for some now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbonut Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 go for it matey. I've had a very relaxing few weeks with the gym, been once each week for last 3 last night was very hard work, havent lost a huge amount of size but my strength has definetly been affected. come on hun, I'm in the gym suffering at 7am at least 3 mornings a week, you should too You were really keen and making good progress a while back but its difficult to get motivated sometimes IMO Lxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 go for it matey. I've had a very relaxing few weeks with the gym, been once each week for last 3 last night was very hard work, havent lost a huge amount of size but my strength has definetly been affected. i so hate that not training for days and then the strength goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted August 7, 2007 Author Share Posted August 7, 2007 Same with everything, I haven't been to TKD for 11 days, I'm gonna ache when I do go back!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefa Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 I'm screwed. I've been in hardcore training for the RAF over the last few months, been picking up sme really good run times for 1.5miles (under 9:45mins) and now I've damaged my right leg from 5-aside football on Sunday. Means I'm gonna be out training for a good 2 weeks and am gutted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Jbut not sure on lifting weights, feels like hard work, maybe because I'm new at it Probably that. I only recently started doing some weights and it was agony the first few times! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Same with everything, I haven't been to TKD for 11 days, I'm gonna ache when I do go back!! what belt you on?which group you train with Mr nichols? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted August 7, 2007 Author Share Posted August 7, 2007 Only Yellow at the moment, only been going for about 3 months - good fun though. Our group is called Swarm, bloke called Graham teaches, he's just about to take his 4th dan with Tony Slaney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 I always used to train in the evenings, it really depends on your routine and metabolism, first thing in the morning is way to much of a shock;) would probably have put me off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 best advice is to have two toasts and 2 bananas, maybe a protein shake before training:) Why specifically 2? I normally have cereals and 4 toasts.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Why specifically 2? I normally have cereals and 4 toasts.... well you can have more but thats if you want to be a pig:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 well you can have more but thats if you want to be a pig:) How rude Seriously though, not everyone is the same size as you Jazz.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 come on hun, I'm in the gym suffering at 7am at least 3 mornings a week, you should too You were really keen and making good progress a while back but its difficult to get motivated sometimes IMO Lxx hey sweet, i know i know slapped wrists all round cant wait to get there tonight, been eating well last 2 days and have just started back on the creatine. give me 2 weeks, and i'll be back to what i was doing a few weeks ago especially if im posting decent pics of the drgaon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 How rude Seriously though, not everyone is the same size as you Jazz.. im kiding lol im tiny myself wish i could get bigger:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyW Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Ive started lifting a bit lately myself as well. Jesus how hard is it to get motivated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Couple of different thoughts on the idea of training before food, in the morning. Some say its good (BodyforLife), some say its bad. Its up to you really, try it for a few weeks and see how you feel. BodyforLife said something along the lines of: you have been sleeping for 8 hours, with nothing to eat, whatever energy you use, should come from fat stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Ive started lifting a bit lately myself as well. Jesus how hard is it to get motivated! I honestly can't wait from ending one session until the next. My main motivation is being able to feel the benefits after each work out.... amd being able to go to the beach without looking like a beanpole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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