Re:Flipping the Metabolic Switch: Applying the Health Benefi...
by rsync on Friday May 25, 2018 @03:53PM
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"Sounds great, but is this compatible with"
Yes. I guess I can't speak to "bodybuilding" but I have maintained a high level of powerlifting output for years on a schedule of IF (two 16 and one 24 hour fast per week).
In fact, I would go so far as to say that many activities are enhanced while in the fasted state - my distance running (admittedly short, 4-5 mile runs) feels easier and I feel lighter on my feet and I also feel lighter and quicker in my BJJ practice (even though my weight is the same).
I usually do my heavy weight training while in a (16 hour) fasted state, immediately followed by a high protein, 1000+ calorie meal.
The only adjustment I have had to make is that the meal immediately following my 24 hour fast needs to be contain a lot of fiber. If you shut down your digestion for 24 hours, you don't want to fill yourself back up with cheese pizza or a huge steak.
Yes. I guess I can't speak to "bodybuilding" but I have maintained a high level of powerlifting output for years on a schedule of IF (two 16 and one 24 hour fast per week).
In fact, I would go so far as to say that many activities are enhanced while in the fasted state - my distance running (admittedly short, 4-5 mile runs) feels easier and I feel lighter on my feet and I also feel lighter and quicker in my BJJ practice (even though my weight is the same).
I usually do my heavy weight training while in a (16 hour) fasted state, immediately followed by a high protein, 1000+ calorie meal.
The only adjustment I have had to make is that the meal immediately following my 24 hour fast needs to be contain a lot of fiber. If you shut down your digestion for 24 hours, you don't want to fill yourself back up with cheese pizza or a huge steak.
YMMV.