Is fasted cardio legit?

Many people swear by it but there's really no evidence to support that over 24 hours you burn any additional body fat compared to an equivalent caloric deficit + cardio.

There is no evidence scientifically that shows more fat burn but it has been used for decades with in the bodybuilding community with success.

Overall it's an easy way to create a caloric deficit and great way to start your day. With that said science says sleep is much more important if your total calorie burn for the day stays the same. So if you are getting the walking in, don't sacrifice sleep to do it fasted.

When trying to gain weight, fasted cardio does do a great job of stimulating appetite.

meh

So should I eat before my workout in the morning or not? I usually eat some Greek yogurt and berries but if that is for some reason holding my back somehow I could wait until after.

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So should I eat before my workout in the morning or not?

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You could try working out fasted but remember that whether you eat before or after is maybe 2% of the overall story.

I've done both ways and haven't really noticed a big enough difference to favor one over the other.

It’s up to you. If you work out better empty, then do it. My friend can’t workout with food in his stomach or he pukes.

Basically go with what works.

It’s free....doesn’t hurt to try.

I workout at 5 am with a group. Some days are HIIT and others are lift days (focus on deadlift, back/front squats, bench, etc). I found that eating a banana with my pre-workout does well for me. Keeps me going and I don't feel full before or sluggish at the end of the workout. I tried doing it fasted and was too tired. With this I've stayed around 170 lbs and got my deadlift up to 365. Working on slimming down to 160, but that is going to take some eating habit changes.