Fasting And Exercise | Should You Exercise While Intermittent Fasting?

Summary

Dr. Mindy discusses the benefits of exercising in a fasted state for weight loss and muscle building. She emphasizes that while fasting and exercise both increase cortisol, combining extreme forms of both can lead to adrenal fatigue. For those on longer fasts, she advises against exercise. However, for shorter fasts like 13-15 hours, working out in a fasted state can help target glycogen stores for energy. She also recommends consuming protein post-workout to aid muscle growth and suggests that the type of food you break your fast with can influence your health outcomes.

Takeaways

• 🏋️‍♂️ Exercising in a fasted state is beneficial for building muscle and accelerating weight loss as it targets stored glycogen and sugar.
• 🚫 Avoid extreme exercise combined with fasting to prevent adrenal fatigue and overstressing the body, especially for women to prevent progesterone drop.
• 🧘‍♀️ Longer fasts, such as three to five days, should not be paired with exercise to allow the body to heal without interference.
• 🕒 For shorter fasts like 24 hours, moderate exercise is acceptable, but not extreme workouts.
• 🔄 Intermittent fasting and autophagy fasting (13 to 17 hours) are great times to exercise in a fasted state to utilize glycogen stores effectively.
• 🍏 If you don't want to lose more weight, consider what you eat post-workout to manage muscle gain or maintenance.
• 🥚 Consuming protein after a fasted workout can help build muscle, while a carb load can replenish glycogen stores for endurance athletes.
• 🧠 For improved brain cognition, breaking the fast with fats after a fasted workout can nourish the brain with essential nutrients.
• 💊 Dr. Mindy recommends Perfect Amino for muscle building post-workout, especially following a fasted exercise routine.
• 🌐 Fasting is positioned as a key health habit to combat chronic diseases, improve mental clarity, and slow down aging.
• 🔗 Customizing a fasting lifestyle is crucial for individual health goals, and Dr. Mindy offers further guidance through her Reset Academy.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the video script?

The main topic of the video script is whether one should exercise during fasting and the benefits of doing so, especially in relation to weight loss and muscle building.

Why does Dr. Mindy encourage people to fast?

Dr. Mindy encourages people to fast because she believes it can help get rid of chronic diseases more quickly than any other health habit.

What is a hormetic stress according to the script?

A hormetic stress, as mentioned in the script, is anything that raises cortisol levels, such as exercise and fasting.

What is the potential issue with combining extreme exercise with extreme fasting?

Combining extreme exercise with extreme fasting can potentially lead to adrenal fatigue and overstress the body, especially for women, it may lower progesterone levels.

Why does Dr. Mindy not recommend exercising during longer fasts like three to five-day water fasts?

Dr. Mindy does not recommend exercising during longer fasts because the purpose of such fasts is to allow the body to heal without external manipulation, and exercise could interfere with this process.

What type of fasting is Dr. Mindy a fan of exercising in?

Dr. Mindy is a fan of exercising during intermittent fasting (13 to 15 hours) and autophagy fasting (17 hours) because it helps in burning glycogen stores more effectively.

What does Dr. Mindy suggest for those who don't want to lose more weight but still want to exercise in a fasted state?

For those who don't want to lose more weight, Dr. Mindy suggests exercising in a fasted state but being mindful of what they eat to break the fast, focusing on protein intake to build muscle or carbohydrates for endurance.

How does Dr. Mindy recommend breaking the fast after a workout for muscle building?

Dr. Mindy recommends breaking the fast after a workout with protein, such as a protein shake, sausages, or eggs, to aid in muscle building.

What is the role of glycogen stores during a fasted workout?

During a fasted workout, the body first goes after glycogen stores in the muscles and then in the liver, using up the excess sugar stored over the years.

What does Dr. Mindy suggest for those looking for better brain cognition through exercise?

For better brain cognition, Dr. Mindy suggests exercising in a fasted state and then breaking the fast with fats, which nourish the brain.

What supplement does Dr. Mindy recommend for muscle building after a fasted workout?

Dr. Mindy recommends Perfect Amino for muscle building after a fasted workout.