Training in a fasted state (lifting) is FAR superior to training...
Axel (fastr)@fastrlife
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May 18, 2026
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Training in a fasted state (lifting) is FAR superior to training after eating…
If you train fasted:
Your body depletes muscle glycogen, then uses body fat stores for energy;
Then when you eat after:
The body is primed to store that energy in muscle glycogen rather than fat.
If you train fasted:
Your body depletes muscle glycogen, then uses body fat stores for energy;
Then when you eat after:
The body is primed to store that energy in muscle glycogen rather than fat.
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Some may argue that you won’t be at full strength if you’re training without food in your system;
Your muscles hold glycogen.
Fat produces ketones.
And remember @ 14-16 hours fasted you get a spike in growth hormone, adrenaline…
That response is powerful;
Fight or flight.
Your muscles hold glycogen.
Fat produces ketones.
And remember @ 14-16 hours fasted you get a spike in growth hormone, adrenaline…
That response is powerful;
Fight or flight.
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For this reason don’t workout first thing in the morning if you’re fasting;
Wait 4-6 hours after you wake up to lift and take advantage of the hormonal response + enhanced nutrient partitioning…
This is how you supercharge your physique metabolically.
And smash strength PRs…
Wait 4-6 hours after you wake up to lift and take advantage of the hormonal response + enhanced nutrient partitioning…
This is how you supercharge your physique metabolically.
And smash strength PRs…
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No one is at 100% strength early in the morning time…
Your central nervous system needs to wake up to be at full strength (minimum 3 hours after waking up);
Food or not.
Ideal time for a lift?
Fasted @ 1-2pm in the afternoon…
Replenish after;
Predator not prey.
Your central nervous system needs to wake up to be at full strength (minimum 3 hours after waking up);
Food or not.
Ideal time for a lift?
Fasted @ 1-2pm in the afternoon…
Replenish after;
Predator not prey.
