Intermittent fasting is a dirty set of words, often scoffed at in many fitness, health, and bodybuilding circles. However, it’s gained some popularity over the last few years, albeit slowly as a means to better health, improved performance and most importantly a healthier, more laid-back lifestyle.
I’ll never forget when I first heard that four letter blasphemy: fast. I was 14-15 years old sitting in a biology class whilst discussing what the word breakfast actually meant and how the body primarily used stored fat for energy during these fasted periods (particularly when we sleep). [Read more...]
