25-Minutes Fasted Caffeinated Cardio – Positivity Corner
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On the article platform Medium somewhere (sadly, I’m not sure where), there’s an article that I read about incorporating fasted, caffeinated cardio first thing in the day to improve a number of things including focus and fat.
For those not sure of what I’m talking about, “fasted, caffeinated cardio” means you haven’t consumed calories or sweeteners for at least eight hours, but you have consumed calorie-free caffeine within 10 to 20 minutes of beginning the workout.
I decided to give it a try, starting about seven weeks back. I also decided to combine this with watching some TV comedy shows to get my day going with some good laughs.
What Studies Show
The study mentioned in that article specifically focused on adults adding in low-intensity cardio workouts — walking, light jogging, yoga, etc. — of 20 to 45 minutes each day before breaking their overnight fast, fueled up on caffeine. The author of the article spoke of his experience with doing just that and it inspired me to go try it myself.
(It should be noted that both studies referenced here worked only with male participants.)
My Own Experience
I start out each morning with a big cup of green tea. Yay for antioxidants mixed with caffeine for a good start to the day! Green tea doesn’t bother me on an empty stomach, so it’s the best option for me. Others may choose coffee, black tea, or some other no-calorie and no-sweetener caffeine boost for their work, though.
After I give the caffeine a few minutes to work its way into my system, I hop on the stepper we bought this winter that helps us do cardio indoors. Then, I flick on the TV to watch a humorous show (I started out watching an episode of Schitt’s Creek each day), grab my water bottle, and keep moving for the full length of the episode.
Post workout, I feel invigorated, energized, healthy, and like I’ve accomplished something, even though it’s a low-intensity cardio workout. I feel better, I’ve lost a little weight — in conjunction with healthy eating — and generally it just makes the day better.
This probably won’t change your life drastically, but it could definitely help your morning routine get better. It has mine!
Need more inspiration for your health and fitness journey? Here’s some more reading on the topic from our creatives.
- Self-Care for Chronic Illness – Positivity Corner
- Rekindling Creativity for a Healthy Lifestyle – Fitness for Creatives
- Yoga for Creatives – Fitness for Creatives
- Run with the Idea – Fitness for Creatives
- The Yoga Prescription, a Nonfiction Book Review
Editor-in-Chief of The MockingOwl Roost, Rita Mock-Pike is the granddaughter of aviatrix, Jerrie Mock, first woman to pilot an airplane solo around the world. Rita has found inspiration from her grandmother’s life and flight and pursued many of her own dreams in theatre, podcasting, novel writing, and cooking up delicious food from around the world. She now writes on food, travel, pets, faith, and the arts. She’s happily married to Matt, and faithfully serves the very fluffy kitten queen, Lady Stardust.
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