Cardio is a popular aerobic or endurance exercise in bodybuilding that can range from low to high intensity, depending on the person. There are many ways to do the workout, and prominent WWE star and actor Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson prefers to do it with an empty stomach. However, the manner in which he described his method in a video piqued the interest of Greg Doucette , who subsequently simplified it for his Instagram followers by posting a critique.
The viral social media post begins with Dwayne Johnson discussing his empty-stomach cardio routine. The WWE star describes how he woke up and took about 100 to 150 milligrams of caffeine, along with a tiny dose of aminos, before starting his daily exercise regimen. However, the video transitions to Greg Doucette, who states that using any type of supplement or food product before a workout cannot be technically classified as empty stomach cardio.
He also poses the question, “Is there any benefit to doing cardio on an empty stomach?” The IFBB pro bodybuilder responds with his fitness expertise, saying: Every individual in the fitness industry has their own set of preferences for any type of activity or diet, including pre-and post-workout meals. This rule even applies to The Rock, as Doucette states that it is his choice to follow such an exercise regimen. The bodybuilder further claims that taking such supplements does not improve fat-burning capabilities or provide him with more energy than is required but rather can h.