Even though you are asking about fasted morning cardio benefits, any time of day that suits your schedule is a good time for cardio. The important thing is that you just do it.

However, many people believe that morning fasted cardio (exercise on an empty stomach) burns more body fat. The theory is that fat oxidation is increased during cardio in the fasted state.

This is still controversial, and still being debated. In my opinion, the main thing is the total calories you burn and so you should simply schedule your workouts for the time you are most likely to stick to it on a consistent and enjoyable basis.

All that being said, there are a few reasons why you may consider doing your cardio sessions in the morning.

Fasted Morning Cardio Benefits: Top 7 Reasons!

• When you do cardio in the morning, your metabolism stays elevated for a period of time after the workout is over. If you do cardio in the evening, you burn calories during the session, but you fail to take advantage of the “afterburn” effect because your metabolic rate drops dramatically as soon as you go to sleep.
• Morning cardio gives you a feeling of accomplishment and makes you feel great all day by releasing mood-enhancing endorphins.
• Morning cardio “energizes” you and “wakes you up.”
• Morning cardio may help regulate your appetite for the rest of the day.
• Your body’s circadian rhythm adjusts to your morning routine, making it easier to wake up at the same time every day.
• You’ll be less likely to “blow off” your workout when it’s out of the way early (like when you’re exhausted after work or when friends ask you to join them at the pub for happy hour).
• You can always “make time” for exercise by setting your alarm earlier in the morning.

I personally enjoy training in the morning for these reasons. I suggest you give it a try for a few weeks to see how you respond to it. Try a coffee or other low calorie caffeine drink 20 – 30 minutes before your cardio session. The caffeine will help to draw out fat from your fat cells and bring them into your bloodstream ready for burning. It also gives you energy and performance in your training. Use in sensible and safe moderation.

Some people find it useful to train the same time each day to take advantage of the power of habits. The only thing I do recommend however is that you don’t do cardio directly before your weight lifting sessions because that would leave you depleted and your performance would suffer during your weight training.

George Health – Fasted Morning Cardio Benefits