Muscle training in the morning?

[Decxver]

So, I usually exercise at night by doing some weights and then taking a run.
I wanted to start running in the morning shortly after I wake up and I didn't want to cut out any weights.
Would it be okay for me to lift weights in the morning on an empty stomach after my run?
I asked a couple of people and they tell me it probably isn't too good but they weren't sure.

 

[justjenn]

Lift before you run. If you are trying to build muscle, you want your best energy going into the weights, so you can lift heavier or do more reps.

 

[AthalaRanger]

Lifting weights on a fasted state isn't really optimal. You can do it, for sure, but performance may suffer a little.

If you have some carbs before your workout that can help you a little. Doesn't really have to be much, it could be something like 25 - 30g of carbs and 20g protein (having protein isn't really that necessary, but I would recommend you do get some either pre-workout or post-workout.)

It would be better if you do the weight lifting first, that way you aren't worn-down by the running. Again, you can do it the other way if you want. It's just not really 'optimal' (it won't have a major effect either, so if you can't don't worry too much).

What you could do, and what I would recommend, however, is doing your running fasted, and then take some quick pre-workout before your weight lifting (it can be something like a banana + a protein shake, for example. If you can tolerate it, you could use some milk too for some quick carbs + protein).