Intermittent fasting and weight training

[avsfan9]

Hi I’m doing intermittent fasting(16/8) and also trying to build some muscle. I do the fasting for the health benefits ( lower blood pressure, sugars, weight loss) but not sure if hindering muscle gains. Thoughts or advice please?

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[Took a pill in Sbisa]

It shouldn't hinder muscle growth much at all so long as your protein and calories are sorted. My greatest growth phase came intermittent fasting (14/10). The biggest debate you'll find with it is the idea that protein consumption should be taken at least 3 hours apart to digest, and thus fasting would limit your ability to maximize your feeding window for protein (say 4 meals a day over 12 hours), however there's varying results from the literature and conflicting opinions on the matter.

 

[Gardner McKay]

Hi I’m doing intermittent fasting(16/8) and also trying to build some muscle. I do the fasting for the health benefits ( lower blood pressure, sugars, weight loss) but not sure if hindering muscle gains. Thoughts or advice please?

It comes down to protein consumption and ensuring you are getting your minimum calories.

If you are only getting 1000 calories and your minimum intake is 1,300, then yes it's going to hinder muscle gains and perhaps even result in fat retention and muscle loss.

 

[avsfan9]

It comes down to protein consumption and ensuring you are getting your minimum calories.

If you are only getting 1000 calories and your minimum intake is 1,300, then yes it's going to hinder muscle gains and perhaps even result in fat retention and muscle loss.

Pretty much still eating 2 good meals a day . Intermittent fasting kind of helps me cut out the junk food and snacking before bed.