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1533: Q&A - Is it Better to Work Out & Exercise on an Empty Stomach in a Fasted State - Losing Fat & Building Muscle

Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition

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The Risks of Not Eating Before a Workout

There are no studies that look at whether this actually translates to the loss of actual body fat. So far, researchers are finding that the body uses more fat as fuel. But they admit that before you go and try it for yourself, thinking it's going to help you eventually cut down on your body fat, think again. We have to weigh the potential risks and benefits of fasting before a workout.

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