those of you who go to the gym in the AM

[T.Horton]

crunches and hard interval training in the AM with the rope and shadowboxing as a precursor.

Weights in the evening.

[A.K.A]

Bowl of oatmeal and a cup of coffee with 2 scoops of protein. Always eat before lifting.

[T.Horton]

Bowl of oatmeal and a cup of coffee with 2 scoops of protein. Always eat before lifting.

i don't do much lifting, especially in the morning.

[A.K.A]

i don't do much lifting, especially in the morning.

Id probably skip the scoops of protein then. I only do the obligatory cardio during workouts.

[Double_L]

Bowl of oatmeal and a cup of coffee with 2 scoops of protein. Always eat before lifting.

Something I've been meaning to ask for a while. How often do people take protein? I usually only take it directly after the gym (I go evenings) because I'm worried about possible health issues from taking it all the time.

Some personal trainer I talked to at the gym recommended I take it like 5 times a day if I'm trying to gain weight/add bulk. What do y'all think? (I'd probably take it 3 times a day max though)

[A.K.A]

Something I've been meaning to ask for a while. How often do people take protein? I usually only take it directly after the gym (I go evenings) because I'm worried about possible health issues from taking it all the time.

Some personal trainer I talked to at the gym recommended I take it like 5 times a day if I'm trying to gain weight/add bulk. What do y'all think? (I'd probably take it 3 times a day max though)

Depends how much you lift and how big you want to get. I only do protein powder before and after heavy lifting, so 4 times a day tops if Im doing 2 separate lifts. Also get a fair amount through the day in other forms.

[T.Horton]

i'm 6'1, 205. the only problem areas i have is that lower part of the belly. in essence i have a four pack instead of six pack.

i do loads of crunches but it doesn't seem to go anywhere permanently. lol

also, this winter i would like to try lifting. never really done much of it.

i would just like a lifting routine that will compliment my interval work on the track. i figure it's a new year, i am not getting punched in the face nearly as much as i'd like and i have weights and dumb bells at my disposable. why not try something different.

can anybody help?

[New England]

wake up and go. if i have time i'll drink a protein shake with 2% when i'm done.

[Walt Liquor]

Aka knows whats up, best possible thing is oatmeal and protein. Second best prob a banana and a protein bar.

Do not work out without eating in the am. You're cannibalizing muscle and low on energy.

[Larry the boss]

You should eat before lifting

but if you are just doing cardio you should not eat or you will just be burning off what you just ate