intermittent fasting

Fasting Does Not Negatively Affect Muscle Gain

Scientists studied the effects of weight training while fasting by observing Muslim bodybuilders during Ramadan. It turns out not eating after your workout might not matter.

Sunday Seven: The Week's 7 Most Popular Articles, Vol. 36

Every Sunday we post the "Sunday Seven" so you can quickly see the 7 most popular articles of the week. This week's hot topics: women and IF, chiropractic, adolescents and weight lifting, and more!

Train Like A Man, But Eat Like A Woman!

Intermittent fasting might be all the rage, but it's just bad news for women. I talked to a number of female fitness experts and they all agreed - IF is not for women.

Book Review: "Reveal the Steel" by Clint Nielsen

Clint Nielsen's new book give you an eighteen-week plan to get lean and strong, but it's no gimmick. Clint busts fitness-mythology and provides a sensible exercise and nutrition plan.

2 Acronyms Every Athlete Should Know: IF and BCAAs

You've probably heard about intermittent fasting and BCAAs by now. Here are 8 articles that explain what they are, how they work, and why they work well together.

First Rule: Do Not Talk About Intermittent Fasting

The first rule of intermittent fasting is: you do not talk about intermittent fasting. If you want to have a social life AND practice intermittent fasting, these are the rules you need to follow.

Sunday Seven: The Week's 7 Most Popular Articles, Vol. 17

Every Sunday we post the "Sunday Seven" so you can quickly see the 7 most popular articles of the week. This week's hot topics: CrossFit and swimming, Tony Blauer, sports photography, and more!

Build Lean Muscle with Intermittent Fasting, Carb and Calorie Cycling

So, you want to get leaner and build muscle? This is the ultimate goal. Surprisingly, it is easier to reach than you think. The answer is strategic carb and calorie cycling with the help of fasting.

Intermittent Fasting For Athletes: The Why and How

In this article, the two forms of fasting I will breakdown for you are Full day fasts (FDF) and daily fasts. I will discuss the pros and cons of each, and how it can be directly applied to athletes.

Intermittent Fasting, BCAAs, and Muscle Building - What You Need to Know

You want to build muscle, you're intrigued by intermittent fasting, and you keep hearing everyone talk about BCAAs. How can all these things work together? Find out from Clint of CrudeFitness.com.

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