The Science Behind Intermittent Fasting
In this Find Your Edge podcast, Chris Newport dives into intermittent fasting for athletes with researcher Dr. Matthew Stratton, who just completed his dissertation on the topic at Texas Tech University at the Energy Balance and Body Composition Laboratory. We dive into various fasting protocols, the psychological effects, and the latest research findings including:
• Overview of intermittent fasting and its growing popularity
• Discussion on different fasting protocols and their efficiency
• Insights into the psychological impact of fasting on adherence
• Findings from recent research on intermittent fasting and exercise performance
• Key takeaways for implementing intermittent fasting into one’s lifestyle
• Encouragement to explore various dietary strategies for personal health goals
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Here’s one of Dr Stratton’s published articles: Four Weeks of Time-Restricted Feeding Combined with Resistance Training Does Not Differentially Influence Measures of Body Composition, Muscle Performance, Resting Energy Expenditure, and Blood Biomarkers Read it here. Also, read Physiological responses to acute fasting: implications for intermittent fasting programs here.
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