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There is nothing wrong with lifting fasted as you're just burning stored glycogen. Unless you're totally glycogen depleted. If anything, there is benefit as bei
by mizzack 4y ago
There is nothing wrong with lifting fasted as you're just burning stored glycogen. Unless you're totally glycogen depleted. If anything, there is benefit as being in a fasted state increases insulin sensitivity.
I prefer it, personally. Lift around 11am, follow with a big lunch and small early dinner. On rest days, small lunch and bigger dinner.
- isthisthingon99 4y agoI read that you are weaker when lifting fasted, but I should probably try mornings since that's when I have the best energy. Probably depends on the person.
- tokamak-teapot 4y agoDoes it matter that you're weaker? Perhaps if you felt dizzy or tired enough that you might injure yourself. I found myself feeling a little weaker before I got into the habit of fasting until late afternoon, but once I got used to it - and corrected my water and salt intake - I felt normal, and then better than before, when I used to eat breakfast and lunch.
- mizzack 4y agoIt really is "do what works for you". I track my lifts closely and notice no real max output difference fasted vs. not. Hydration seems to be a lot more important for me which can be an issue lifting in the morning, especially if in keto.
- gigaflop 4y agoI do intermittent fasting, but am in the process of moving my workout to my lunch break, and eating directly afterwards. I've only been on the 'easy' part of the workout cycle so far, but I expect that I'll eventually get used to it and perform closer to normal. Combined with some legit meds I take, I sometimes need to remind myself to eat in the afternoon, and not get lazy about it. My appetite is very accustomed to being pushed off.