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[crombie09]

I started a new routine where I lift one day on then one day off. On the off days Im going to be doing cardio but dont know about pre and post workout nutrition for doing just cardio. I know what to do for lifting just not cardio. Can someone enlighten me? In case ya didnt know, Im trying to cut right now.

[a-bomb83]

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I REALLY DON'T THINK THERE IS A PROPER PRE AND POST CARDIO NUTRITION. JUST MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE PROPER ENERGY SUPP/FOOD PRIOR TO DOING CARDIO. AFTERWARDS A PROTEIN SHAKE, BUT NO CARBS/SUGARS.

[crombie09]

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I REALLY DON'T THINK THERE IS A PROPER PRE AND POST CARDIO NUTRITION. JUST MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE PROPER ENERGY SUPP/FOOD PRIOR TO DOING CARDIO. AFTERWARDS A PROTEIN SHAKE, BUT NO CARBS/SUGARS.

Ok and then eat something some protein/complex carbs/veggies an hour later?

[a-bomb83]

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i'd say that sounds fine.

[Iron_Gook]

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For me, I have a workout day and then a cardio day. On my cardio days, I start my cardio on an empty stomach. Afterwards, I'll have a protein shake with low GI carbs (i.e. oatmeal, etc...).

IG

[crombie09]

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For me, I have a workout day and then a cardio day. On my cardio days, I start my cardio on an empty stomach. Afterwards, I'll have a protein shake with low GI carbs (i.e. oatmeal, etc...).

IG

So we all agree. No protein/malto/dexto after cardio right?

[crombie09]

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[DJDIGGLER]

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Yeah make sure you have enough solids in your stomach. My dumbazz woke up this morning had a glass of oj, a bowl of cereal, then two cups of coffee. I worked out 15 minutes later for an hour and nearly fainted by the time I was done. Definitely had an inadequate amount of food intake. After eating I leveled out.

[Hulk24]

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For me, I have a workout day and then a cardio day. On my cardio days, I start my cardio on an empty stomach. Afterwards, I'll have a protein shake with low GI carbs (i.e. oatmeal, etc...).

IG

I agree with IG on this, but do feel some simple sugars would help to replenish your glycogen stores a little quicker. Nothing major though, I am thinking like 10g or so. You could go with one packet of flavored oatmeal and one regular to do the trick.

[Shock]

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I agree... simple carbs after your cardio workout will help glycogen stores replenish faster. But, if you aren't going to be doing another cardio session within the next few hours it really wouldn't matter so much.