If you have an early workout before breakfast should you still eat something small or work out on an empty stomach?

I have been leading a healthy lifestyle and training every morning at 5 a.m. for 2 and a half years now and I must admit that certainly, there are divided opinions regarding this topic. Personally, I think you should eat something! It boosts your performance and you feel way better while exercising as opposed to working out on an empty stomach. Another alternative is to drink a solution of branched chain amino acids (BCAA) while working out instead of having breakfast. It prevents you from feeling hungry during your workout session and it gives you and energy boost.

I would think you should still eat because working out on an empty would/could be bad or you may not have the energy to work out

I should eat something before working out because I am underweight and fast burner, so I don’t want to burn calories I just want to work out to get healthier not to lose weight or something and actually I need to get some weight( muscles)

I like to work out on an empty stomach in the morning. I will drink my water and drink through out my work out but I generally don’t feel well if I eat first. I’m trying to eat whole foods. I can eat hard boiled eggs before a work out, so I guess I’ll get back to making hard boiled eggs to eat first.

I always eat something before because I feel light headed if I don’t. I think you can try it both ways and see what works best for your body.

Well it’s different for everyone. I have asked friends some eat before and they like it. For me I have tried eating breakfast before working out but I ended up with fatigue and a stomach ache. I now workout and then eat breakfast. Try both ways and see how you like it.

I would probably say eat something small. I personally sometimes get nausea if I miss breakfast so I imagine working out on an empty stomach would not feel great.

I always work out on a full stomach, as I’m on a plant based diet, I just find it gives me more energy for my work out and allows me to push harder and go longer

Depends on what was last eaten at what time, the night before, and on what is planned on being eaten day-of. It’s said the digestive system should get a 12hr break at night. If fasting before exercise, make sure you’re first meal is high protein. In fact, breakfast should always be well rounded with high protein, in order to reduce unhealthy/sugar cravings.

I like to eat after I exercise, otherwise I get some cramps. However if my tummy is rumbling I might eat something light like a banana or an apple.