Time Restricted Feeding and Endurance Training

Time restricted feeding, where your eating window is limited, can be effective for weight loss and reducing snacking. However, when it comes to endurance training, it is important to consider the energy demands of workouts. If training includes high energy output days, it may be challenging to consume enough nutrients within a restricted eating window. It is recommended to implement time restricted feeding on low intensity or recovery days to have a smaller energy deficit. Additionally, if muscle gain is a goal, spreading protein intake throughout the day is optimal for muscle synthesis. Time restricted feeding can benefit endurance athletes by improving fat oxidation rates, which may help with race day performance.