I appreciate everyone being here and taking the time to learn! Remember, the purpose of my content is to arm you all with the knowledge that you need to be the best version of yourself. It’s not a coaching system, it’s a pool of information!
Hey Sir, i really appreciate your content, thank you for all your hard work! But I've one question - is it recommended to do 2 workouts during your prolonged fast? For example i start my fast Sunday evening around 6pm, go to gym on Monday at 13 o'clock, keep fasting, and go to gym on Tuesday at 6am, then break your fast after a workout.
You didn't mention anything about what type of workouts? I do strength training and trying to figure out if you would recommend these workouts fasted. Seems like I'd run out of gas soon and not be able to push through the workout. Please explain?>
@@elevatebody1116 Both are essentially strenght trainings with a 15 minutes of HIIT at the end. Did it a few times and I've never run out of fuel, but felt really frickish exhausted, especially after a 2nd workout.
Did you break fast immediately after working out and what did you eat? I’m like working out while fasted but confused about how long I should wait afterwards to eat and what foods
@@rjallenbach1 If you are training fasted to gain muscle then it's recommended to eat right after the workout to get it in the 1 hr anabolic window. Recent studies shows that anabolic window doesn't really mean much if you have already eaten before your workout but that if you eat after your fasted workout, then it spikes protein synthesis. Just training while fasted will help burn fat too, so I don't see a problem eating right after if you are just going for weight loss as well.
I have been telling my friends my age (The ones that are still alive, as we are OLD!) that exercising while fasting is a whole different work out and the astonishing increase in mental clarity is magnificent for me. Most don't get off their couches to join in, but those that do, end up saying the same thing. Excellent video. Thanks!
@@MarioMartinez-is1cg All I can say is start as soon as you can. When I was working, I never had to do much to keep fit, as the job was surprisingly physically demanding. Hubby and I both retired and got way too heavy way too fast. Now, since 2017 with Keto and IF we are both down over 80 pounds, near college weights and loving it. Plus as I mentioned, Loving the renewed clarity. Be Well!! Stay busy!!
I actually feel high after working out in a fasted state. Like I am on speed. Combine that with doing Keto and MCT oil and the cognitive boost is hard to explain...kind of like I drank a pot of coffee when I actually haven't
Leo Datura trust me, me too! Lol. Literally as I was filming I noticed it! That’s why it changed part way through. Bonehead mistake, but I was too busy being enthralled by the science that I spelled muscle wrong. HOPEFULLY people know I’m not THAT goofy to not know how to spell “muscle” lol
I don’t know how, but I’m only on day two of intermittent fasting, and I’m saying words I forgot I knew. My brain feel so much clearer, and my workout was tough but I felt so good afterwards.
At the end of the video you state: "It's all about the adaptation." So true! There were times I wanted to go back to my all eating habits because I was more exhausted after workouts, but I stuck with it, and I'm glad I did!
I honestly take forever to digest food so eating an hour before my workout just makes me feel bloated and "burpy" during my training. Pour some pre workout on top of that and I feel like my stomach is swollen the whole time. Working out fasted is the only way for me 😁
Same !! I am stronger and feel more endorphins after my workout than if I ate beforehand . Also, I feel if I eat even if it’s 2 hours prior to working out I will throw up 🤢
I've been doing this for a few weeks and this is actually working after long intermittent fasting. The differences that I've known are, of course, loss of some belly fat and noticed parts of my muscles are gaining. Most of all, I'm able to surpass the belly fat and weight plateau for an entire week and this actually works. Thanks for this video and I really appreciate it!
For me, exercising and eating correctly, obviously help with depression and mood. But doing HIIT, or strength workouts fasted, is a game changer for me. It has helped me so much mentally. Helped me to keep going and not do the "on-off" diet thing, but also just to be so much more chill, less anxiety, less bitchy, more confident, higher sex drive even. Its tough when you get started, but you want these feelings and crave them.. So 'will power' comes with it. I know I'm pushing myself. I know I'm eating good. I feel good, so even though this scale is a douche bag. I keep going because I'm healing from the inside out.
I revisit this video again and again. I revisit many of his videos. I am mistaken for a bio chemist even though I worked with Japanese engineers and Businessmen all my life. His presentation sticks in my brain. Some of the information I mean. Makes me jump out of my chair.
Hello, im a 18yrs. Old student who was very fat in my early teenage years, not until ive discovered about fasting techniques through your videos and dr. Berg's, seriously helped me loose weight from 100kg to 68kg. Tried various stuffs like water fast, was trying to try a 3day water fast but stopped on day 2 because my mother scolded me :). I will definitely use this thing for the rest of my life
Thanks needed this! I've always run early in the morning when it's dark, no one about. Lovely. Now I'm fasting and that time is a fasting period and people been saying I can't run fasted. I'm uncomfortable running mid day. Hotter, more people about etc. Glad I'm going back to cool, fresh, empty and dark again.
I’m on my fifth day doing fasted cardio. Elliptical for 10 minutes then treadmill between 15-20 minutes then weights for about an hour to an hour and half. Shower then lunch. I’m 182 lbs and will weigh in on my 8th day to see if it worked. I’m 55 years old and been lifting for more than ten years and some cardio on the side. After my workout I still have energy, and I’m surprised I still feel energized the whole day.
I just woke up, I feel really inspired to workout right now in a fasted state. But I drank last night, so I won't do that. I will give my body some time and nutrients to recover first. I used to feel fantastic when doing fasted workouts, I want to get back to that.
36 hours into a 81 hour fast I’ve worked out yesterday and today doing hit cardio and some weights I FEEL AMAZING 💓 plan to workout everyday while fasting
I started fasting 16-8 ratio and my energy and results are huge! Now I’m going to implement working out in a fasted state let’s see how this goes 😎 thank you for the information 🤙
"Workout during your fasted window, even if it's towards the end of your workout." 0:17 You meant "...even if it's towards the end of your window," right? That's really helpful info. I've always wondered about the pros and cons of eating before or after workouts. This video settles the question for me. Nice going!
How many hours should you be fasted when you work out? It obviously no problem if i work out in the morning, but what about if I work out after work? I don’t necessarily want to fast all day those days. I work out about half the time in the AM and half the time in the PM, due to my work commitments.
I'd say 16hrs minimum as stated above. But with growth hormone apparently peaking at 19hrs upto +2000% I'd say that sounds like the most optimal period.
Fascinating! I have always work out fasted, just seems like the natural thing to do. At 61, want to keep as toned with good muscle as possible! I gravitate towards training mornings with fat & protein afterwards. Now I can add my coffee 🤗
I'm fasting 17hrs a day and currently working out while typing this, before I start working out I feel weak and sluggish but 10 minutes in, I am like Terry Fox I am beast!!
Great videos and I personally do cardio fasted. However worth adding for context on IMTG utilization. The studies listed (and referenced studies of studies) are for 2 hour + cardio sessions and only apply to type1 muscle fibers. The test are for subjects ingesting carbs 15 mins prior and during these cardio sessions vs overnight fasted. Further research might be required on subjects who haven't eaten for 2 hours (not 15 mins) vs 10 hour fasted state. Also the ITMG and muscle building points won't work in unison unfort given the nature of ITMG cardio training.
From a not looking to gain muscle or for that matter carrying too much fat either - (so perhaps it can be a factor in where one is and what one wants to achieve, physically)- that being said, Working out fasted suits me, that said I do find what I eat the day before is crucial to energy levels during that workout. If it's carbs the day before then I'm almost certainly going to feel hunger and be slightly less energetic. Sometimes hungry enough to actually have to break the fast altogether - Its no problem as I will listen to the body (most of the time) other times I'll persist with the fast and ride through it.
Man! Thanks a lot Thomas, that’s huge knowledge + great science & studies. I hear so often from other people that I am doing everything wrong with working out in a fasted state, because I do fast for at least 16 hours. I always get told to eat carbs pre-work out and immediately post workout to maximize muscle growth and I never do this. Great information. Thanks again hope you have a great start of the week! Best wishes from Germany
Sorry, I've been an English teacher for 25 years...I can't help it. Am I the only one that noticed the spelling correction? hehehe But seriously, thank you, Thomas. I am enjoying your videos and seeing some positive change in my life:)
Your videos are so informative, Thomas. I had a quick question. I am doing a 16:8 IF with an eating window from 12 PM to 8 PM and want to start working out in a fasted state and that workout window is from 5 AM to 6 AM. Would not eating anything after my work for 6 hours be any issues to the benefits I would be getting and overall muscle development?
Awsome content, because of you I’ve lost 6.9 kilos since December 23rd ......it’s the 8th of February today........and built muscle also.......can’t thank. You enough.....Hi from Australia 🇦🇺
I read years ago that I needed to eat some protein within 45 minutes of working out. I used to do my first-thing-in-the-morning bike rides while fasting. Perhaps I consumed some water, but no nutrient-filled food. For a few years now though, I've been riding after taking my normal morning supplements and some other foods, but not breakfast, per se. So, now I'm going back to my old way of doing things to get a better metabolic response. Hopefully, I'll see more weight loss!!
I decided to try fasted cardio after watching one of your videos on the subject; I admit to being a bit hesitant at first, but gave it a shot. To my amazement, I found that I NEVER developed any "bonking" or other type of fatigue, and in fact, felt stronger than I ever have if I've tried to run even a few hours after a meal, and I continue to feel strong even at the end of the run. Not only that, but the post-run/hike muscle fatigue and soreness I used to get in the past is gone. This may be due to dietary changes including a lower-carb, higher fat diet and elimination or drastic reduction in foods known to cause inflammation (I'm going with Dr. Steven Gundry's recommendations primarily). I also find that I don't become hungry for sometimes a couple of hours after the run is over. Unreal! So, my anecdotal experience has been: two morning dayhikes on rough, very steep Grand Canyon trails (Nankoweap & North Bass), fasted. Felt great. Several trail runs 6-9 miles in length - never felt bad. 4x/week morning runs of 2-3 miles, fasted. Fasting for me: black coffee. I drink water and 2 electrolyte tablets prior to the runs. For reference, I'm 53, 5'6", and weigh about 120 (so, about 20% BF).also do barbell-based strength training 3-4x/week. I have done a couple of fasted weight workouts and haven't found those to be quite as awesome as the fasted cardio. But, I'm absolutely sold on working out while fasted!
will you please bring back the questions about other videos series back? it really helps in claryfing some stuff...or some QnA about nutrition/fitness. Anyway, great video as always, Thomas! You have changed my life :)
When you guys say fasted state I’m assuming you mean intermittent fasting. As in 8-16 hours right? What about not eating food for a few days. Or even just 24 hours? Is it safe to have a 4 day fast? I like doing juices fasts every couple of months. I’ve been doing them for years and always get positive results (cold pressed) I think this time I’ll do a heavy cardio workout at the end of my fast and have my first break fast meal ready for right after. Any info on fasting for 24 hours or longer is greatly appreciated. Unless maybe Thomas meant long fasts too, I wasn’t sure
Love this guy. Sometime I get lost in the science and the big words but that just b/c it’s new and I don’t understand them but I I admire his passion and trust him. Thomas my friend keep up the great work. It’s appropriate
He says that fasting before your workout for MUSCLE GAIN and then eating afterwords is when you build more muscle. Not if you still workout specifically for muscle gain and then continue with fasting (let’s say an extended fast, 3-7 days whatever). So only do this if you are at the end of your fast OR, you are doing intermittent fasting specifically for muscle gain. Fat loss is totally different.
Been on keto for about 5 months now. I just cannot lift weights in a fasted state. Strength is always horrible and I struggle to make it through the entire workout. Even just eating 2-3 eggs as a meal before my morning workout makes a huge difference for me.
It makes sense, early humans went days without eating while hunting and being very physically active..it is evolutionary an healthy life style. Amazing
They would have had almost no extra body fat either, so the body would have slowed their metabolism down while they were active. Where most of us have plenty, or even way too much, extra body fat we don’t need to worry about this, the body will just use more bodyfat as ketones for energy and keep metabolism the same or even better
I wake up at 5 in the morning.I usually drink my apple cider vinegar and lemon water when I workout 🏋️♂️. I mainly workout at home. If I go to the gym, I do eat one boiled egg and one boiled sausage. I don’t like the idea of going out on an empty stomach. However, if I’m going to do another exercise I do a protein shake not a heavy meal. Afterward I am done with all my exercises then I eat light meal high in protein with veggies for fiber. I love water but sometimes I will get a light drink, no sodas or sugary drinks.
I have been working out fasting since I heard you saying a while a go and I started to see muscles coming easier as I never workout that hard which is great! I have muscle and I do the same as always,fasting and Keto and Thomas the best thing we have hahahahaha leaning always! Thank you Thomas!
What about people who can't workout in the morning (work)...? How should I schedule eating around my evening workout (at 3pm)? Weight loss is my goal. I do 2 meals a day that are keto, and follow intermittent fasting regime. Usually I eat lunch at 11:30am and dinner at 5pm.
I just experienced this and I’m so upset, went 3 weeks of training not fasted.. 😭 still lost a lot of inches but just now starting to lose weight.. smh
I've read a combination of studies that say Aerobic exercises are beneficial while fasting but anaerobic exercises like weightlifting are better when fed!
Could you do a video on keto and breastfeeding mamas. I'm currently breastfeeding a four month old and I dont know the facts of if I can do keto and the dos and don'ts. I think there would be quite a few mums out there at my point who are ready to get there bodies back but want to do it safely with there feeding baby in mind. Thanks.
At first, then if you continue to workout fasted over the weeks and months you will make adaptations and then it will feel strange to consume anything but water pre/during/post exercise.
I’m completely in synchronicity with the message. Just wanted to know on the belief that eating something an hour before a meal helps with the energy for workout. How do we explain that? I feel the body adapts and one can go with high intensity in fasting but some people do mention that it’s not really good to do that. Any comments on this pls.
This is So informative and helpful, it may be my favorite Thomas video! And that’s a hard thing to say since so many are tops for me. Wow, thanks Thomas!
Nice summary! I still don't understand why this is so hard for ppl to take in. My fiends really don't want to believe that this is real deal. I get all the usual comments liks they could never do anything without eating huge breakfast haha.
I believe it tricks the body into thinking it's in a deeper fasting state than it is and causing ketosis and more fat burn. I'm not well grounded on the physiology but this is a summary
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Hey Sir, i really appreciate your content, thank you for all your hard work! But I've one question - is it recommended to do 2 workouts during your prolonged fast? For example i start my fast Sunday evening around 6pm, go to gym on Monday at 13 o'clock, keep fasting, and go to gym on Tuesday at 6am, then break your fast after a workout.
You didn't mention anything about what type of workouts? I do strength training and trying to figure out if you would recommend these workouts fasted. Seems like I'd run out of gas soon and not be able to push through the workout. Please explain?>
@@elevatebody1116 Both are essentially strenght trainings with a 15 minutes of HIIT at the end. Did it a few times and I've never run out of fuel, but felt really frickish exhausted, especially after a 2nd workout.
Can you make a video on heavy metal detox.😅
The leanest that I have ever been was when I trained fasted. This was a very helpful video. Thanks for posting.
Did you break fast immediately after working out and what did you eat? I’m like working out while fasted but confused about how long I should wait afterwards to eat and what foods
@@rjallenbach1 If you are training fasted to gain muscle then it's recommended to eat right after the workout to get it in the 1 hr anabolic window. Recent studies shows that anabolic window doesn't really mean much if you have already eaten before your workout but that if you eat after your fasted workout, then it spikes protein synthesis. Just training while fasted will help burn fat too, so I don't see a problem eating right after if you are just going for weight loss as well.
Yesss so hard to start again once youve stopped
Thank you for your share 🙏
@@rjallenbach1 same I’m confused
I have been telling my friends my age (The ones that are still alive, as we are OLD!) that exercising while fasting is a whole different work out and the astonishing increase in mental clarity is magnificent for me. Most don't get off their couches to join in, but those that do, end up saying the same thing. Excellent video. Thanks!
God bless you sir
Just worked out fasted at 5:20am to 6:20am i feel so strong and great gets my mentality right
Keep on pushing my friend! Love seeing older people working out in the gym or hiking trails they look happy!
That’s how I want to be.
@@MarioMartinez-is1cg All I can say is start as soon as you can. When I was working, I never had to do much to keep fit, as the job was surprisingly physically demanding. Hubby and I both retired and got way too heavy way too fast. Now, since 2017 with Keto and IF we are both down over 80 pounds, near college weights and loving it. Plus as I mentioned, Loving the renewed clarity. Be Well!! Stay busy!!
Also true of myself at 70 yrs old
I actually feel high after working out in a fasted state. Like I am on speed. Combine that with doing Keto and MCT oil and the cognitive boost is hard to explain...kind of like I drank a pot of coffee when I actually haven't
You take the MCT oil to break the fast? If so then how much? I want to benefit from this too
Agreed 100%
Rifat Al-chadirji I’m trying to figure that out too
I used to feel like that but it stopped.
I don’t know how to bring it back
@@arthurmorgan7405 fast longer
Fasted workout is a great approach! I found i have way more energy during workout especially with a little caffeine!
Ditto! But not only DURING the workout; but also afterward when you would think you'd be tired or fatigued.
Me too. When im done my workout im like that's it?
Yes caffeine gives me more energy!!!
Oh no! I realized after the fact that I spelled muscle wrong! Hahahah!!! I guess y’all know I’m human in this case Hahahah! 😳
Thomas DeLauer I always thought u were a really healthy flexed up robot :)
Thomas DeLauer #Muscel 😆 don’t worry we still believe in u hahhaah
We only know your human if you Fail those Re captchas google does lile the rest of us humans
Couldn't take my eyes off it. LOL
Leo Datura trust me, me too! Lol. Literally as I was filming I noticed it! That’s why it changed part way through. Bonehead mistake, but I was too busy being enthralled by the science that I spelled muscle wrong. HOPEFULLY people know I’m not THAT goofy to not know how to spell “muscle” lol
I don’t know how, but I’m only on day two of intermittent fasting, and I’m saying words I forgot I knew. My brain feel so much clearer, and my workout was tough but I felt so good afterwards.
It all makes sense now
I do keto omad and always did my morning cardio fasted lost 100lbs into first 7month. Thanks you videos ar awesome.
At the end of the video you state: "It's all about the adaptation." So true! There were times I wanted to go back to my all eating habits because I was more exhausted after workouts, but I stuck with it, and I'm glad I did!
Oliver Nancy’s
Thank you for the video... Much appreciate it, I was 90kg, and within 3months I'm now 68kg .. I approve it... From South Africa 🇿🇦
I do them while on prolonged fasts (24-72h).
Works
Does it help you lose weight faster than not working out while fasting
@@bardockssj708 should do, if you have plenty of extra body fat i think
I honestly take forever to digest food so eating an hour before my workout just makes me feel bloated and "burpy" during my training. Pour some pre workout on top of that and I feel like my stomach is swollen the whole time. Working out fasted is the only way for me 😁
Same !! I am stronger and feel more endorphins after my workout than if I ate beforehand . Also, I feel if I eat even if it’s 2 hours prior to working out I will throw up 🤢
Exactly the same
I've been doing this for a few weeks and this is actually working after long intermittent fasting. The differences that I've known are, of course, loss of some belly fat and noticed parts of my muscles are gaining. Most of all, I'm able to surpass the belly fat and weight plateau for an entire week and this actually works. Thanks for this video and I really appreciate it!
For me, exercising and eating correctly, obviously help with depression and mood. But doing HIIT, or strength workouts fasted, is a game changer for me. It has helped me so much mentally. Helped me to keep going and not do the "on-off" diet thing, but also just to be so much more chill, less anxiety, less bitchy, more confident, higher sex drive even. Its tough when you get started, but you want these feelings and crave them.. So 'will power' comes with it. I know I'm pushing myself. I know I'm eating good. I feel good, so even though this scale is a douche bag. I keep going because I'm healing from the inside out.
I revisit this video again and again.
I revisit many of his videos.
I am mistaken for a bio chemist even though I worked with Japanese engineers and Businessmen all my life.
His presentation sticks in my brain.
Some of the information I mean.
Makes me jump out of my chair.
So great to see this right now...I'm 15 hours into my 18 hour fasting period and I just got back from the gym!
My question is do you not eat anything still after your work out? Do you just eat when your fast ends?
@@markcharles.23when your fast ends
@@markcharles.23Delay eating as much as you can.
Im trying this now. I'm doing IF and on day 24. Down 9.4lbs. (doing 18:6)
I have been trying this lately. I have to say it is my favorite training session of the week.
Training for a half tri , using IF, Keto. Hard at first, but now feeling great!!
Hello, im a 18yrs. Old student who was very fat in my early teenage years, not until ive discovered about fasting techniques through your videos and dr. Berg's, seriously helped me loose weight from 100kg to 68kg. Tried various stuffs like water fast, was trying to try a 3day water fast but stopped on day 2 because my mother scolded me :). I will definitely use this thing for the rest of my life
Sharper, smarter , cooler, more collected. I love that!
Thanks needed this! I've always run early in the morning when it's dark, no one about. Lovely. Now I'm fasting and that time is a fasting period and people been saying I can't run fasted. I'm uncomfortable running mid day. Hotter, more people about etc. Glad I'm going back to cool, fresh, empty and dark again.
I do workout during my fasting. I teach water aerobics and I do some weight training after 💪😍💪
At the beginning of the video it’s written “muscel”, but he fixed it during the video. I’m glad..
Everytime,fasted,study and workout was said i did a press up now im PUMPED....... HEALTH IS YOUR WEALTH......
If you deal with the stress your body gets stronger! Thanks for the reminder...I get caught up in thinking all stress in alike
I’m on my fifth day doing fasted cardio. Elliptical for 10 minutes then treadmill between 15-20 minutes then weights for about an hour to an hour and half. Shower then lunch. I’m 182 lbs and will weigh in on my 8th day to see if it worked. I’m 55 years old and been lifting for more than ten years and some cardio on the side. After my workout I still have energy, and I’m surprised I still feel energized the whole day.
Wow, at last I'm convinced to start my workout 😁. Im on day 3 of water fasting for my weight loss journey. ✨ Thanks sir Thomas. 🙂
I just woke up, I feel really inspired to workout right now in a fasted state. But I drank last night, so I won't do that. I will give my body some time and nutrients to recover first. I used to feel fantastic when doing fasted workouts, I want to get back to that.
36 hours into a 81 hour fast I’ve worked out yesterday and today doing hit cardio and some weights I FEEL AMAZING 💓 plan to workout everyday while fasting
Aye bro it's been 3 weeks how you holding up?
alex howell good I made it to the end. Now using that same self control to IF. And Btw I’m a Woman lol
I started fasting 16-8 ratio and my energy and results are huge!
Now I’m going to implement working out in a fasted state let’s see how this goes 😎 thank you for the information 🤙
Just hit chest at the end of a 21 hour fast. Performance and strength were not diminished from a fed state, wasn’t expecting that.
awesome video and perfect right now, cause i´m doing a 72 hrs fast. Thanks and keep going, you´re doing so much for the Keto and Fitness community
Thanks! Didn’t realize how much fat burning I was missing out on
Thanks for making videos. I watch them every day for motivation and to stay sharp in my day to day habits.
I did 4 days water fasting and did HiTT for 30 MN it did help much😊
This is an incredible vid. You did such a great job explaining complex nuances! Thank you!
Fight for our freedom little beauty ❤️
"Workout during your fasted window, even if it's towards the end of your workout." 0:17
You meant "...even if it's towards the end of your window," right?
That's really helpful info. I've always wondered about the pros and cons of eating before or after workouts. This video settles the question for me. Nice going!
...towards the end of your fast (not eating window).
That’s the only thing that makes sense, so that’s how I’m interpreting it.
How many hours should you be fasted when you work out? It obviously no problem if i work out in the morning, but what about if I work out after work? I don’t necessarily want to fast all day those days. I work out about half the time in the AM and half the time in the PM, due to my work commitments.
Good question. I'd like an answer to this as well!
I'd say 16hrs minimum as stated above.
But with growth hormone apparently peaking at 19hrs upto +2000% I'd say that sounds like the most optimal period.
A lot of people do the 8:16 but the smaller your eating window the better! I usually do 5:19
Found good results with this
Fascinating! I have always work out fasted, just seems like the natural thing to do. At 61, want to keep as toned with good muscle as possible!
I gravitate towards training mornings with fat & protein afterwards. Now I can add my coffee 🤗
Music to my ears
I'm fasting 17hrs a day and currently working out while typing this, before I start working out I feel weak and sluggish but 10 minutes in, I am like Terry Fox I am beast!!
Fit people not always good at healthy stuff, but believe me, Thomas DeLauer is best advisor you have to listen to.
Great videos and I personally do cardio fasted. However worth adding for context on IMTG utilization. The studies listed (and referenced studies of studies) are for 2 hour + cardio sessions and only apply to type1 muscle fibers. The test are for subjects ingesting carbs 15 mins prior and during these cardio sessions vs overnight fasted. Further research might be required on subjects who haven't eaten for 2 hours (not 15 mins) vs 10 hour fasted state. Also the ITMG and muscle building points won't work in unison unfort given the nature of ITMG cardio training.
I am really enjoying the videos. I’ve learned a lot & “remembered” a lot I had forgotten. I’m thin but need to muscle up & tone my arms & stomach.
I like the change of spelling from muscel to muscle in step 2.... smooth ;)
Our ancestors would hunt food hungry on an empty stomach and then eat right after, so eating a post workout meal makes perfect sense!
Thanks for this master class on fasting workout science. Astonishing!!
From a not looking to gain muscle or for that matter carrying too much fat either - (so perhaps it can be a factor in where one is and what one wants to achieve, physically)- that being said,
Working out fasted suits me, that said I do find what I eat the day before is crucial to energy levels during that workout.
If it's carbs the day before then I'm almost certainly going to feel hunger and be slightly less energetic.
Sometimes hungry enough to actually have to break the fast altogether -
Its no problem as I will listen to the body (most of the time) other times I'll persist with the fast and ride through it.
I am training in the way Thomas is explaining! I didn't know that is 100% correct way to train, but now I am 1000% sure! #LETS_GET_IT
Man! Thanks a lot Thomas, that’s huge knowledge + great science & studies. I hear so often from other people that I am doing everything wrong with working out in a fasted state, because I do fast for at least 16 hours. I always get told to eat carbs pre-work out and immediately post workout to maximize muscle growth and I never do this. Great information. Thanks again hope you have a great start of the week! Best wishes from Germany
Sorry, I've been an English teacher for 25 years...I can't help it. Am I the only one that noticed the spelling correction? hehehe But seriously, thank you, Thomas. I am enjoying your videos and seeing some positive change in my life:)
Your videos are so informative, Thomas. I had a quick question. I am doing a 16:8 IF with an eating window from 12 PM to 8 PM and want to start working out in a fasted state and that workout window is from 5 AM to 6 AM. Would not eating anything after my work for 6 hours be any issues to the benefits I would be getting and overall muscle development?
I have the same question!
I have the same question also.
How long after a workout should you wait to eat or break your fast?
I think at 7:30 he summed it up best. Working out while fed will trigger caloric burn, but working out while fasted triggers more metabolic benefits
Awsome content, because of you I’ve lost 6.9 kilos since December 23rd ......it’s the 8th of February today........and built muscle also.......can’t thank. You enough.....Hi from Australia 🇦🇺
I read years ago that I needed to eat some protein within 45 minutes of working out. I used to do my first-thing-in-the-morning bike rides while fasting. Perhaps I consumed some water, but no nutrient-filled food. For a few years now though, I've been riding after taking my normal morning supplements and some other foods, but not breakfast, per se. So, now I'm going back to my old way of doing things to get a better metabolic response. Hopefully, I'll see more weight loss!!
I decided to try fasted cardio after watching one of your videos on the subject; I admit to being a bit hesitant at first, but gave it a shot. To my amazement, I found that I NEVER developed any "bonking" or other type of fatigue, and in fact, felt stronger than I ever have if I've tried to run even a few hours after a meal, and I continue to feel strong even at the end of the run. Not only that, but the post-run/hike muscle fatigue and soreness I used to get in the past is gone. This may be due to dietary changes including a lower-carb, higher fat diet and elimination or drastic reduction in foods known to cause inflammation (I'm going with Dr. Steven Gundry's recommendations primarily). I also find that I don't become hungry for sometimes a couple of hours after the run is over. Unreal!
So, my anecdotal experience has been: two morning dayhikes on rough, very steep Grand Canyon trails (Nankoweap & North Bass), fasted. Felt great. Several trail runs 6-9 miles in length - never felt bad. 4x/week morning runs of 2-3 miles, fasted.
Fasting for me: black coffee. I drink water and 2 electrolyte tablets prior to the runs.
For reference, I'm 53, 5'6", and weigh about 120 (so, about 20% BF).also do barbell-based strength training 3-4x/week. I have done a couple of fasted weight workouts and haven't found those to be quite as awesome as the fasted cardio.
But, I'm absolutely sold on working out while fasted!
will you please bring back the questions about other videos series back? it really helps in claryfing some stuff...or some QnA about nutrition/fitness. Anyway, great video as always, Thomas! You have changed my life :)
When you guys say fasted state I’m assuming you mean intermittent fasting. As in 8-16 hours right? What about not eating food for a few days. Or even just 24 hours?
Is it safe to have a 4 day fast? I like doing juices fasts every couple of months. I’ve been doing them for years and always get positive results (cold pressed)
I think this time I’ll do a heavy cardio workout at the end of my fast and have my first break fast meal ready for right after.
Any info on fasting for 24 hours or longer is greatly appreciated. Unless maybe Thomas meant long fasts too, I wasn’t sure
Starting today I need a stronger mental system!! I am ready for this overall healthy journey!!
That's it I'm starting my fast now so I can do a hiit circuit in the morning
Could anyone define “a fasted state”? 6, 12, 16, 22 hours? The longer fasted state, the better results?
Love this guy. Sometime I get lost in the science and the big words but that just b/c it’s new and I don’t understand them but I I admire his passion and trust him. Thomas my friend keep up the great work. It’s appropriate
Thank you for that extra information Mr. DeLauer this practice will assist in my training regimen espescially when on omad
He says that fasting before your workout for MUSCLE GAIN and then eating afterwords is when you build more muscle. Not if you still workout specifically for muscle gain and then continue with fasting (let’s say an extended fast, 3-7 days whatever). So only do this if you are at the end of your fast OR, you are doing intermittent fasting specifically for muscle gain. Fat loss is totally different.
Been on keto for about 5 months now. I just cannot lift weights in a fasted state. Strength is always horrible and I struggle to make it through the entire workout. Even just eating 2-3 eggs as a meal before my morning workout makes a huge difference for me.
Try to eat a piece of fruit or a smoothie instead of the eggs, it’s easier and gives you a little energy boost pre fasted workout
How about giving Thomas an honorary doctorate? Who's with me? :)
Thought he was already a doctor, haha.
Imtg utilization you definitely practised that eh very good! 👍
I am working out while doing the bone broth fast and I have noticed little to no lactic acid muscle pain after muscle building. Insane.
It makes sense, early humans went days without eating while hunting and being very physically active..it is evolutionary an healthy life style. Amazing
They would have had almost no extra body fat either, so the body would have slowed their metabolism down while they were active. Where most of us have plenty, or even way too much, extra body fat we don’t need to worry about this, the body will just use more bodyfat as ketones for energy and keep metabolism the same or even better
I wake up at 5 in the morning.I usually drink my apple cider vinegar and lemon water when I workout 🏋️♂️. I mainly workout at home. If I go to the gym, I do eat one boiled egg and one boiled sausage. I don’t like the idea of going out on an empty stomach. However, if I’m going to do another exercise I do a protein shake not a heavy meal. Afterward I am done with all my exercises then I eat light meal high in protein with veggies for fiber. I love water but sometimes I will get a light drink, no sodas or sugary drinks.
Thumbs up👍 I love doing fasted cardio. Excellent new information thank you Thomas.
It’s like fasting/workout calculus 🤯 Love these videos!
More Cool & Calm? I'm down with that!
I have been working out fasting since I heard you saying a while a go and I started to see muscles coming easier as I never workout that hard which is great! I have muscle and I do the same as always,fasting and Keto and Thomas the best thing we have hahahahaha leaning always! Thank you Thomas!
What a “pool of information“!!! Thanks so much!!
Yeah, i started training fasted, and it has become easier not to overeat
Autophagy may be "over used" in your circles but it is absolutely not over used by the general public. If anything, more awareness is needed....
What about people who can't workout in the morning (work)...?
How should I schedule eating around my evening workout (at 3pm)? Weight loss is my goal. I do 2 meals a day that are keto, and follow intermittent fasting regime. Usually I eat lunch at 11:30am and dinner at 5pm.
Love it! Clear and concise, straight to the point!
I just tried it for the first time and lost 700g in one day. Crazy!
I just experienced this and I’m so upset, went 3 weeks of training not fasted.. 😭 still lost a lot of inches but just now starting to lose weight.. smh
I always end a long-term fast with a workout. I am really getting used to working out fasted. It's a mental game ;)
Do you strength train fasted?
@@elevatebody1116 Yes! Usually 45 mins weight lifting.
@@optimizewithscience8883 Im going to give it go when I want to get rid of that last bit of fat.
@@elevatebody1116 That was also one of my reasons to do it ;)
I've read a combination of studies that say Aerobic exercises are beneficial while fasting but anaerobic exercises like weightlifting are better when fed!
Fasted workouts >>>>>>> fed workout
I really like what you wrote as I am already lean but I do listen and learn-appreciated!
yup 47, 5 day a week full body 1 hour while fasted, 1 day a week heavy leg max in the gym, when the surf sux, Nica legend
Could you do a video on keto and breastfeeding mamas.
I'm currently breastfeeding a four month old and I dont know the facts of if I can do keto and the dos and don'ts.
I think there would be quite a few mums out there at my point who are ready to get there bodies back but want to do it safely with there feeding baby in mind.
Thanks.
It's so much more difficult! But I guess it's worth it from a metabolic perspective.
At first, then if you continue to workout fasted over the weeks and months you will make adaptations and then it will feel strange to consume anything but water pre/during/post exercise.
I struggle a bit more when I work out fasted, but it seams to show more benefit afterwards. Just gotta push myself harder.
@@americanmambi Yes that's what I figured. Its the adaptation bit that's difficult.
I’m completely in synchronicity with the message. Just wanted to know on the belief that eating something an hour before a meal helps with the energy for workout. How do we explain that? I feel the body adapts and one can go with high intensity in fasting but some people do mention that it’s not really good to do that. Any comments on this pls.
This is So informative and helpful, it may be my favorite Thomas video! And that’s a hard thing to say since so many are tops for me. Wow, thanks Thomas!
Starting today wish me luck !
What kind of training is he talking about?Weight training or cardio or both?
Both
This is absolutely amazing! You did an incredible job breaking this down and making it understandable. Thank you so much!
Fabulous video on exercise benefits during fasting. I do find it easier to work out fasted because I don't feel as tired as I do after eating.
Nice summary! I still don't understand why this is so hard for ppl to take in. My fiends really don't want to believe that this is real deal. I get all the usual comments liks they could never do anything without eating huge breakfast haha.
Cardio is currently my main focus, so I am doing that in a fasted state in the morning.
No need to do this. Just make sure your entire calories create a deficit in every given day. This guys is touting a lot of BS.
Who else listened to Thomas while working out to help visualize what is going on while you work out?
What’s the metabolic effect of drinking lemon water while fasting?
yes even i wanna know
I believe it tricks the body into thinking it's in a deeper fasting state than it is and causing ketosis and more fat burn. I'm not well grounded on the physiology but this is a summary