What Should I Do After Completing A Workout Program? #LLTV Q&A Ep. 09
Fasted workouts, foods to bulk, caloric needs, eating before workouts
On today’s episode of Live Lean TV, I’m answering 5 of your questions in 5 minutes, including what should I do after completing a workout program?
Here we go.
This is the 9th episode in our #LLTV Q&A series, and it wouldn’t be possible without you, the viewer.
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Let’s get right into them.
Here are today’s questions:
- Can you burn fat faster by doing empty stomach workouts?
- What should I do after completing a workout program? What workouts should I do now?
- What are the best healthy foods to bulk up without adding belly fat?
- How many calories should I eat a day?
- How many hours before a workout should I eat?
Keep reading below to find out my answers to all of these questions.
Question #1:
Is it okay to workout on an empty stomach, first thing in the morning. They say it burns more fat.
“They” say it burns more fat.
Love that.
I often workout on an empty stomach as well.
Ultimately, you just have to find what works for you.
A lot of people feel like they do not have enough energy to workout in the morning when they don’t eat.
Therefore they won’t workout.
If you’re one of those people, eat something, and forget what everybody else does.
It’s up to you to test and find what works best for you.
For me, I love going to the gym and I love working out.
Therefore, I don’t always need food for extra energy and motivation to workout.
I can just get up and go
So find what works for you, and stick with it.
If your goal is weight loss, and you can workout on an empty stomach, try it.
For more details, check out the full post on fasted cardio vs fed cardio for fat loss.
Lets move on to the next question.
Question #2:
What should I do after completing a workout program? What exercises should i do after this program to maintain my fitness level?
We receive this question a lot, which is why we created our Live Lean Body Program Selector Quiz, to help you find the best workout and nutrition program based on your:
- goals
- fitness level
- access to equipment
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Question #3:
What are some healthy foods for bulking up?
For the complete answer, check out this post on the best healthy foods to bulk up without adding belly fat.
Question #4:
How do you know how many servings of food you need for your body.
I assume they mean, how many calories do you need for your body.
Here’s a quick and rough calculation to figure out how many calories you need per day.
If you’re looking to:
- lose weight: multiply your current bodyweight by 11.
- maintain your weight: your current bodyweight multiplied by 14 or 15.
- add size and build muscle: multiply your current bodyweight by 17.
Note: if you’re looking to really pack on the pounds quickly, go all the way up to about 19 calories per pound of bodyweight.
Just make sure your macronutrient breakdown for those foods are:
To learn, step-by-step, how to calculate your calories, check out this post on how many calories should I eat a day.
Lets get into the last question.
Question #5:
How much time before strength training in the gym, should you consume a pre-workout meal? Is there an optimal range?
Here’s the full post on how many hours before a workout should I eat.
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- What workout program are you currently following?
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Brad Gouthro is the founder of Live Lean TV, a media company focused on helping men and women “Live Lean” 365 days a year. Brad’s programs and content have helped millions of people all over the world learn how to get in shape, and more importantly, sustain it for life.
Love your answers to all of these! I find myself nodding my head along in agreement when I’m watching! Do you have a background in nutrition at all? So knowledgeable!
Hey Danielle, glad you’re digging it. Yes I have a certification in nutrition, wellness, as well as personal training. BUT…i learn the most by continuous learning and experimentation.