Running on Empty???

Cardio first thing in the morning is or isn't a fat burner??
Well lets look at it in a scientific point of view.
Our body's Glucose (Blood Sugar) stores have been exhusted during sleep due to out overnight 'fast'.
When exercising in the morning on an empty stomach our body will dip into other supplies for energy, this being our fat to turn into fuel. We will then have the rest of the day to eat, refuel, recover and grow.
This theory is also two sided.
Others believe that the body goes into the muscle for energy supplies this causing problems for many as it's fat we want to lose and muscle we want to gain.
Depending on what your workout would be in the morning also comes into the picture.
If you are up for some High Intensity Training or HIT then your body is going to need a little extra of a food sourced energy to keep you going through the exercise, this can be a simple Protein/Carbohydrate Shake 30-40 mins before. If you looking at some moderate Cardio with the idea of burning a little fat and maintaining shape, the empty stomach or 'fasted' cardio would be your option. If you are looking for some cardio vascular health benefits eat a little something before you train.
Either way we all must remember that the calories that go in must be burnt to achieve ultimate fat lost, so if you eat that cupcake, you really need to work it off in the gym!!!