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Is It Safe to Work Out While Intermittent Fasting? Health Experts Explain

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November 04, 2019
Is It Safe to Work Out While Intermittent Fasting? Health Experts Explain

Whether you're running, lifting, or doing yoga, working out can burn hundreds of calories. That means you might be hungrier than normal and need to consume more food to replenish your energy. But if you're following intermittent fasting (IF), should you be concerned about exercising on an empty stomach?

The short answer is it depends on the type of fasting diet you're following, the way you time your workouts, and the fitness goals you want to achieve.