Fasted vs fed resistance-training for body composition and strength 💪
Do you need to eat before the gym for maximum gains?
Resistance training performed in the fasted state compared to the fed state on body composition and strength in adults: A systematic review with meta-analysis
Study Details
This new meta-analysis aimed to analyse the difference between fed vs fasted resistance-training sessions on body composition and strength in adults 🔍
Here are the key findings ⬇️
Key Findings
No significant differences were observed between fed and fasted conditions for…
🩻 Fat free mass
💪 Muscle hypertrophy
🏋️ Strength
However, fasted state resistance training was associated with greater reductions in body fat mass 📉
Only 4 studies were able to be included in this meta-analysis and 3/4 had a high risk of bias ⚠️
Conclusion
At present, data suggests that there may not be too many differences between fed vs fasted resistance-training 🤷♂️
Particularly when performed in the morning after an overnight fast 💤
Ultimately (before evidence suggests otherwise) choose the fuelling practice that suits you best ✅
Reference
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41316673/
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