Fasting For MUSCLE Building Vs. Fat Loss

When is the Optimal Time for Fasting to Build Muscle?

Fasting For MUSCLE Building Vs. Fat Loss- Thomas DeLauer

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[asjon]

So cardio in the morning fasted and body building during eating window. Got it.

[JoyJJ]

I am in my 60's & have done cardio and resistance training in a fasted state for 3 yrs & feel more energy & endurance this way.

[rg]

I used to train fasted in the morning and still retain my muscle mass...but for the last two years, I switched to drinking coffee (no sugar) with 1.5 handful of blended almond nuts (for almond milk) plus 1.5 tbs coco oil and one tablespoon of butter an hour before lifting weights. I have so much more energy than when I was training fasted.

[stellaglodek]

I really appreciate this video because you're being honest about the true limitations of IF for muscle building. I spent a better part of a year working out and lifting weights fasted. I like IF, skipping breakfast always worked for me, but I also really prefer to workout in the morning, so I have to forgo IF while I'm trying to build muscle.

[nellosnook]

1. Thanks, Thomas! 💪
2. Regarding resistance training for muscle gain, I believe that after 60, concern for joint injury is prudent.
3. Personally, I emphasize & practice medium resistance, good form, consistency & higher reps.
4. Daily routine & sequencing of one’s activities promotes consistency.
5. For me, morning training works best.

[dycakc]

AM: steady state cardio fasted.
PM: resistance training during eating window.

[ericboslok]

I've switched to just one 24 hour fast per week, and just eat normally through the rest of the days (having early dinner, and eating just after a quick morning excercise routine, regardless of actually training later on that particular day).
I feel it serves my porpuse of building up muscle and strength with more ease, and ripping the benefits of a more extended fasting.
Thanks for your insights!

[LukeFX]

I don't understand the skepticism here, Thomas has been preaching this for years so he obviously practices what he preaches, and he's in better shape and has more lean muscle than most people in the fitness industry. Personally I train this way and got the best results, I wasn't naturally lean and didn't want to count calories so this was perfect for me. Just try different training lifestyles and figure out what works best for you. There are also a ton of health benefits associated with fasting in general so personally I love it.

[MelodyInTheChaos]

Training fasted is one thing I never liked. I tried it and was so weak and fatigued I couldn't push as hard. I train better in the afternoon after eating something. Always worked best for me. We all need to try different stuff and do what works best for us instead of doing what was best for others.

[WolfManJammer]

Having been cycling intermittent fasting for the past 4 or so years now, eTRF feels very natural. Training in combat sports while also weight training for mobility and strength, eating in an earlier window gives me a far greater grounded sense and a better feel of power output. My range is between 18 - 21 hours fasted, my gym training is in the morning, other training is the early evening. For me it feels like a primal balance. The only concern I seem to have is meeting the protein requirements in such a brief window.

[kristicarouth]

ive had and continue to have tremendous success with training in the mornings (due to long work days and weeks) and fasted. i feel like lead when training and working out with food in my system. and i have late eating windows. and its working well for me

[balancespa]

My last meal is 6pm. I do my weight training at 8:00-8:30 pm. I love it

[hellonblades]

Hahaha! To late now! As for me, fasted training (resistance training) sometimes even HIIT has been wonderful for me. I’m addicted to feeling like I have to push even harder. Honestly, fasted, or fed state “training” both have its strengths, and weaknesses. Pun intended! Haha! Thanks for sharing this video with us all!

[lauriedouglas]

I need to lose some fat first, then work on muscle.

[dominicgray]

Thank-you Thomas, you helped me commit to a longevity based diet

[roberttidwell]

Thoughts on doing two work outs? I work out fasted and fed everyday.. for 3 weeks now. Break fast at 1pm after first workout. Second workout is usually about 5pm-6pm.

[blackbrownsugar]

I agree with Thomas here i have been having early dinner and almost train fasted in the morning for a year now .. well i am adapted to traing fasted i defiantly feel i am more insulin sensitive . My minuscules looked pumped the whole day.. and i do put in a carb in my dinner time .. well thats where i get the pumps from to be hones.. but somewhere i was feeling am i losing on muscle growth . But this video seems to answer enough and i am happy where i am

[tomturner]

Iv been asking this question for a few months and now I have an answer.
Thanks again Thomas, for all the info!

[homesignup]

I have to ride myfitdesk bike fasted in the mornings (while I work online) because my legs feel heavy after eating (and slow), but in the evenings I do my resistance exercises. I don't do any strength training in the mornings except on the odd occasion depending on my time. It works out pretty well in terms of energy and schedule

[passsacaglia]

I do 2 - 3 ADF days, Tues + Thurs, maybe Sundays if I feel for it. I have always gone with the Leangains protocol and the setup, amazing Thx Martin Berkhan. I usually like to train fasted on Mon+Wed+Fridays and Sat+Sun I do my A+B days but more of isometrics which I love.
I also do isometric A and B on Tue+Thurs, a small EAA drink afterwards and some salt. Also take a bit of EAA under the tounge for better absorption. Isometrics is known to be amazing to preserve muscle mass and strength, we all know the ADF days are good to keep muscle and not breaking it down. So I combine these 2 strategies which is king. Break the fast on Mon+Wed+Fri around lunch and train before that either in the morning or daytime before lunch. If I for some reason would feel "weak" I do some EAA's orally and I'm fine. Oh yeah also doing heavy RPT 2-3 sets on compound and straight sets on the extras. Solid routine and amazing autophagy. Supplements I mix from "My NMN Experiment" guy and some that Brad Stanfield mix up but usually 1g of Niacin (acid form) and 500mg of NAM, Quercetin 800mg, Q10, Berberine, K2+D3 2x dose around 5-10.000iu's and what else...some fermented mushroom complex, iodine and echinacea. Ah yeah also Probiotics and Magnesium ofc and Beta-carotene.