And just as it’s possible to make gains, you can alsolose musclewhile intermittent fasting. I’ll talk more about that as well and show youhow to avoid muscle loss. You’re also going to get anintermittent fasting meal planat the end of this post that is centered around helping you ...
Now, this is not to say that you cannot build muscle while consuming a keto or low-carb diet. In fact, a study of 25 college-aged men compared a traditional Western diet against the ketogenic diet for muscle gain, strength, and performance. They found that both diets were equally effectiv...
There’s a huge difference between “exercise” and strength training when it comes to body composition.Coach Matt explains exactly why in this video on gaining muscle while losing fat:We also cover this in a very in-depth manner in our “Can I Lose Weight and Build Muscle?” guide –...
By calculating your specific calorie needs and then distributing them strategically throughout the day, you’ll ensure that your body receives adequate nourishment while still maintaining the benefits of intermittent fasting. Remember, though, these calculations are just guidelines! Listen to your body’...
What if I told you that you couldget lean, lose body fat, and build muscle byexercising less? Well, that’s exactly what I did. Read on to see how. Cardio Doesn’t Really Burn Fat If getting lean were as straightforward as lacing up your shoes hopping on the treadmill, you wouldn’...
When you rest, your body is rising up and repairing those muscle fibres a little stronger than they were before.” So while you may be taking one step forward in the gym, you could be taking three steps back if you’re not getting proper rest and recovery. “Most people who aren't ...
While the notion still seems controversial to some, decades of studies say it’s possible. In fact, the most comprehensivereviewyet, published in November 2024 in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, found that fitness – not body mass index (BMI) – had the greatest impact on how long ...
Why should you avoid high intensity workouts while fasting? While exercising in a fasted state, it's possible thatyour body will start breaking down muscle to use protein for fuel, says Amengual. “Plus, you're more susceptible to hitting the wall, which means you'll have less energy and ...
While many of us focus on weight,putting a stronger focus onstriving for a healthy body fat percentage could create a better body. That’s because a healthy body composition is a tool to help reduce your risk of diseases like cancer, heart disease and diabetes. ...
While the human body (via the liver and kidneys) can produce up to 4 g/day of inositol, it has been found that the overly processed, high glucose (and low fiber) Western diets that many people follow, only provide about 1 g/day of the compound. [8] People can be deficient due to...