swtwc69

Here lately my energy levels drop dramaticlly during my workouts. I make it a little over half way through and I get weak and some times even light headed. I haven't really changed my eating habits but I do work out at 6am now instead of after work. Any suggestions to get my energy levels up that early in the morning?

skelooth

Sorry to hear that. Getting light headed probably isn't the best sign.

What is your typical morning schedule including diet?

Some berries and oatmeal with egg whites might work out good if you haven't already tried.

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DJSTARER

avoid training in the morning unless u want to get lightheaded and tired. Whole Food takes about 2-4 hours to metabolize... so u can see the problem with glucose levels. If i have to tran in the AM, i do sugar pre-WO.

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Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass

PGA Professional of America


Current Stats:
474 Squat
601 Deadlift
320 Bench


Goals for next training cycle:

500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition

powerman2000

I've had to switch my workout time like that several times and it just takes some time to adjust. You'll be fine. And I personally wouldn't switch to a sugar pre-workout. You could still crash hard doing that while you're still lifting. You still carry plenty of glycogen in your muscles upon waking to get through your workout. Just be a bit more patient.

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swtwc69

I really can't change my work out time. I do the gym before work, work then Jui-Jitsu classes after work. I'm up about an hour before I go to the gym if that helps any.

DJSTARER

that hour helps. Pound down some ground up oats and some fats when u wake up, then (i know Pman will disagree) I heavily recommend sipping on about 30-40 grams of sugar leading up to ur training.

__________________
My philosophies on training:

"Extreme training yields extreme results"

"Just because you can, does not mean you should"

"The best program is the one you are not doing"





Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass

PGA Professional of America


Current Stats:
474 Squat
601 Deadlift
320 Bench


Goals for next training cycle:

500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition

swtwc69

I'll try the oats but what kind of fats are you talking about?

DJSTARER

nuts.


the highish concentration of arganine in the nuts will help ur early training as well.

__________________
My philosophies on training:

"Extreme training yields extreme results"

"Just because you can, does not mean you should"

"The best program is the one you are not doing"





Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass

PGA Professional of America


Current Stats:
474 Squat
601 Deadlift
320 Bench


Goals for next training cycle:

500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition

swtwc69

You guys have been a big help. The last time I was working out I was in my 20's and didn't think twice about nutrition. Now that I'm pushin 40 I have to take advantage of everything I can.

powerman2000

Psssss.........don't do the sugar thing.

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Best Squat 705 lbs *competitive*
Best DL 650 lbs *competitive*


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DJSTARER

what are your goals, if u don't mind me asking? If your goals are to bulk up a bit or put on some mass (assuming u aren't too carb sensitive), you may benefit a lot by eating a lot of carbs before bed the night before.... something like pasta, broccoli and red meat might just help a ton for training the next morning.

__________________
My philosophies on training:

"Extreme training yields extreme results"

"Just because you can, does not mean you should"

"The best program is the one you are not doing"





Penn State Powerlifting-181 lb weightclass

PGA Professional of America


Current Stats:
474 Squat
601 Deadlift
320 Bench


Goals for next training cycle:

500lbs squat and a total over 1400 in competition

swtwc69

I would like to put on a little more mass but my biggest thing right now is to burn body fat

powerman2000

I would recommend using Leviathan, by Palo Alto Labs for that goal.

__________________
Don't forget to periodize
Best BP 507 lbs *competitive*
Best Squat 705 lbs *competitive*
Best DL 650 lbs *competitive*


Guns don't kill people, men who come home early do.

My workout log http://www.ironmass.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6247