Intermittent Fasting for Athletes: Is it Right for You? Ep 36
Find Your Edge: Training, Sports Nutrition & Mindset Tools for Triathletes, Runners & High Achievers Chasing Performance & Longevity · The Endurance Edge
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Show Notes
Intermittent fasting has become one of the most popular nutrition strategies in the world. But does it actually improve fat loss or athletic performance?
In this episode of Find Your Edge, Coach Chris Newport interviews Dr. Matthew Stratton, who recently completed doctoral research on intermittent fasting and resistance training.
We discuss:
- What intermittent fasting actually is
- The most common fasting protocols
- Whether skipping breakfast hurts performance
- Fasted training vs fed training
- What the research says about fat loss
If you're curious whether intermittent fasting is right for athletes, this episode breaks down the science.
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