Is fasted cardio better for fat loss?
You burn more fat during the session but total daily fat loss evens out. Consistency wins.
J Int Soc Sports Nutr, 2021
The verdict
There's some truth here.
The science is nuanced β context matters a lot.
πͺ Bro Says
βTrust me bro, should you eat protein within 30 minutes of trainingβ everyone in my gym knows this.β
π¬ Science Says
The window is a few hours, not 30 minutes. Total daily intake matters most.
Source
Nutrients Journal, 2020
You burn more fat during the session but total daily fat loss evens out. Consistency wins.
After 1.6g per kg bodyweight, extra protein adds little benefit. Spread and quality matter.
Training near failure drives growth but going all the way increases injury risk and recovery time.