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Why isn't fasting worth practicing?

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Why isn't fasting worth practicing?

Perhaps you've tried fasting on your own? Has anyone ever told you that fasting is the best way to lose weight? No wonder more questions arise than the answers. Or maybe the opposite? Are there any contraindications to such training?

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1. Fasting exercises and fat burning

Contrary to popular belief, fasting does not contribute to a faster reduction in fat tissue than dietary exercise. For many years, it was thought that circulating blood glucose and insulin blocked the use of fat as an energy substrate during exercise. A 2014 study disproved this theory. However, the study involved 20 women. They all followed a controlled diet with a calorie deficit that enabled weight reduction.

2. Fasting training isn't for everyone?

There are a lot of supporters of fast training. But there is no doubt that it is not for everyone. The essential factors when choosing between fast training and post-meal training should be: training internship, goal of training, training intensity, individual preferences. You should not expect better results and faster weight reduction after fasting training.

3. How do you plan a meal before training?

A pre-workout meal should be eaten about two hours before exercise. Why exactly two hours? After eating any food, the digestive system needs time to digest it. During this time, energy and blood will be essential to the digestion system. The digestion process requires a certain amount of energy, while blood is necessary to deliver nutrients to all the cells of the body.

4. How do you arrange a meal before training?

A pre-workout meal should be properly arranged so as to provide all the necessary nutrients. However, according to the latest training exercises, all three foods should be vegetarian. In addition to compulsory vegetarian foods, there should also be high levels of antioxidant vitamins (e.g. C and E) that improve the body's ability to exercise. Just as in other meals during the day, vegetarian meals should be prepared.
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