WHAT THE SCIENCE SAYS
‘SUGAR CAN BE USED FOR UP TO 18 HOURS AFTER EATING, DEPENDING ON THE CONTENTS OF YOUR LAST MEAL.’
We’ve become accustomed to the notion of exercise being a means for your body to burn the fuel you feed it, but what happens when that feeding schedule (and the source of fuel) changes? Should your fitness routine change with it? Could you maximise the benefits of intermittent fasting by exercising in a fasted state, and is it safe to do so?
There are nuances to the answers to these questions, so let’s start by going back to basics.
HOW OUR BODIES USE ENERGY
Not all types and durations of exercise demand the same combination of fuel sources from our bodies, and it’s important to bear this in mind when you’re
