Fasted training may increase acute fat oxidation during low-intensity steady-state cardio, but high-intensity resistance training demands intramuscular glycogen. Training un-fueled blunts peak power output, increases cortisol elevation, and promotes lean tissue catabolism.
Key Biomechanical Principles
- Takeaway: Consume 30-50g of easily digestible complex carbohydrates 60-90 minutes pre-session.
- Takeaway: Pair with 15-20g of rapid-acting protein to prime amino acid availability in circulation.
- Takeaway: Reserve fasted sessions strictly for recovery walks and low-heart-rate Zone 2 aerobic base.
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