Fasted workouts have always been a hot topic of debate in the bodybuilding industry. But Marc Lobliner, 43, IFBB Pro, is here to save the day by revealing the pros and cons of training on an empty stomach.
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Recently, he uploaded a video on his YouTube channel, Tiger Fitness, address the question of whether training on an empty stomach is a good idea or not. He gave examples of his gym buddies, the Hodgetwins, and how they trained on an empty stomach.
Eat before or after? Find out for yourself!
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Marc Lobliner pointed out that not eating before your workout leads to increased fat burning because there is no glucose in your body. This leads to an increase in the release of growth hormone. He added,” It doesn’t matter whether you burn fat or carbs, it’s all about calorie balance at the end of the day..”
IFBB Pro shared data from research highlighting people who followed a pre-workout carbohydrate diet outperformed those who didn’t in terms of strength training and performance gains in most cases. However, the Hodgetwins found, through a randomized approach, that they performed better on a fasted diet than on a diet before a workout.
The Pro’s business partner, Sean, also followed the same routine of not eating before working out. The professional shared that he doesn’t have the same luxury of performing better without eating. He pointed out that he would go wild if he went to the gym before eating anything. This happens because the pro has a high metabolism rate, so he cannot follow his diet before the routine.
Finally, Marc Lobliner stressed the importance of adopting a routine adapted to your needs and your body type. It’s up to you if you want to train without eating before or after. Just as Lobliner gave his views on the eating routine, he also gave his thoughts on the benefits of creatine.
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Marc Lobliner encourages creatine consumption regardless of your age
According to research carried out on the young and elderly population, the results showed that creatine is positive for both generations. He added, “We found that not only does it increase physical performance by 100%, but it also prevents neurodegenerative diseases. » such as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Creatine also helps recover from sarcopenia, which causes a gradual loss of muscle mass and strength.
The Pro also emphasized that there are no side effects of creatine on your body. Unlike other supplements, creatine does not affect your blood pressure or cause any damage to your kidneys and is the safest supplement. He explained that creatine occurs naturally and is a combination of three amino acids.
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Marc Lobliner’s advice emphasizes that eating before or after depends entirely on your preferences and comfort. Will you eat before or after your workout? Let us know in the comments.
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