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I definitely can't lift while in a fasted state, I simply can't produce a burst of energy. I find running to be easier as it just requires some steady state ene
by NikolaeVarius 9y ago
I definitely can't lift while in a fasted state, I simply can't produce a burst of energy. I find running to be easier as it just requires some steady state energy output and Glycogen stores tend to be good enough for steady state.
I still like I'm about to faint both times though.
- freehunter 9y agoEverything I've ever read on weightlifting says that aerobic exercise during a fast will destroy muscle gains. Aerobic exercise doesn't require large muscles, so if you don't have fuel to power your body it will break down big muscles to power your other systems. My understanding is that it's better to just cut back the weight during the fast, but continue to lift to continue telling your body that you need to keep those muscles and not burn them.
- NikolaeVarius 9y agoTruthfully it's less that I try specifically to work out faster but more that I work out in the morning and simply cannot fathom eating anything that early
- bitL 9y agoTry full-body HIIT, there was some study showing lower muscle loss during fasting comparing to aerobic exercises.