{"id":57713,"date":"2023-12-13T21:24:20","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T21:24:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=57713"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"intermittent-fasting-and-running","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-and-running\/","title":{"rendered":"Intermittent Fasting and Running: A Winning Combination or a Terrible Mistake?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-and-running\/#Can_I_run_while_intermittent_fasting\" >Can I run while intermittent fasting?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-and-running\/#Your_workout_schedule_and_their_intensity\" >Your workout schedule and their intensity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-and-running\/#The_type_of_fasting\" >The type of fasting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-and-running\/#Your_body_needs\" >Your body needs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-and-running\/#Post-run_recovery\" >Post-run recovery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-and-running\/#Do_athletes_do_intermittent_fasting\" >Do athletes do intermittent fasting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-and-running\/#What_happens_when_you_jog_while_fasting\" >What happens when you jog while fasting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-and-running\/#What_are_the_negative_side_effects_of_intermittent_fasting\" >What are the negative side effects of intermittent fasting?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-and-running\/#Is_fasted_cardio_real\" >Is fasted cardio real?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-and-running\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Run, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/40-hours-fasting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fasting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, run.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This scheme could be your winning strategy for new running sessions. The thing is, intermittent fasting boasts many benefits but assures some drawbacks as well. Especially during running sprees, you should be wary of your calorie intake as your body needs enough fuel to run.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=intermittent_fasting_and_running\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I guess you\u2019re either a running enthusiast who wants to incorporate intermittent fasting or someone who is sincerely curious to know whether or not HIIT and IF can work together at all.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I should caution you before you jump directly into this discussion: there is no clear answer to this question. Yes, it\u2019s frustrating, I know. Truth be told, you will have to rely on yourself and try out various options to uncover the most effective way on your own.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I have no idea what kind of goals you\u2019re pursuing: weight loss, enhanced endurance, and\/or better body composition, or you simply yearn to find out how hard you can challenge yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rule of thumb here is simple: go slowly and smoothly. No need to exhaust yourself. Intermittent fasting and running: a winning combination or a terrible mistake? To be fair, it\u2019s up to you to decide, as no one knows your body as well as you do.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This discussion should help you get closer to the truth and get a clearer answer which will contribute to your making the right personal choice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_run_while_intermittent_fasting\"><\/span><b>Can I run while intermittent fasting?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, yes, you can run while fasting. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intermittent fasting and running for beginners and more advanced joggers still may be tough. Since running is energy-demanding, you should consider a few things:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your workout schedule and their intensity;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The type of fasting;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your body needs;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-run recovery.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Reasons why BetterMe is a safe bet: a wide range of calorie-blasting workouts, finger-licking recipes, 24\/7 support, challenges that\u2019ll keep you on your best game, and that just scratches the surface! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=intermittent_fasting_and_running\">Start using our app and watch the magic happen <\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_workout_schedule_and_their_intensity\"><\/span><b>Your workout schedule and their intensity<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s the lowdown,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">intermittent fasting and running is an exasperating combination leading to benefits and drawbacks as well. You shouldn\u2019t go for long, sweating runs during the fasting period.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s no rocket science that intermittent fasting can provoke fatigue and low energy (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5371748\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). No wonder that intermittent fasting might lead to low blood sugar which causes you to feel tired and weak.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, intermittent fasting may be responsible for sleep disturbances in some people, which can make you tired and moody for the rest of the day. Hence, pumping it all up with high-intensity training is not the best option for you. Check out<\/span><b> the I<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-exercise\/\"><b>ntermittent Fasting Exercise<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">instead.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two things you could do to combine intermittent fasting and healthy running: start running shorter distances and at lower speeds. You won\u2019t get exhausted that quickly. In addition to this, make sure you\u2019ve obtained enough calorie fuel before your run.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating before running is a good way to prepare your body for effective physical performance. Plus, studies highlight the positive outcomes of exercising after you consume food. The major benefit is prolonged aerobic performance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29315892\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You can plan your runs to be during your eating windows to allow you to fuel up first.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=intermittent_fasting_and_running\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/5_1.png\" alt=\"intermittent fasting and running\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_type_of_fasting\"><\/span><b>The type of fasting<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are seven common ways to intermittent fasting:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast for 12 hours a day. The rule here is to abstain from food for 12 hours each day.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting for 16 hours.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also called, a 16:8 fast leaving an eating window of 8 hours.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasting for 2 days a week. A 5:2 diet where you eat a normal amount of food on 5 days of the week and reduce your calorie intake to 500-600 calories on 2 non-consecutive days.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternate-day fasting. Fast every other day. On fasting days some people reduce their calorie intake to 500 while others abstain from solid food altogether.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 24-hour weekly fast. A more extreme form of intermittent fasting involves not eating food for 24 hours straight. People on this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-diet-plan\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diet plan <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drink water, tea, and other calorie-free drinks during the fasting period.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Warrior Diet. One of the most challenging forms of intermittent fasting. On the Warrior Diet, you eat very little, usually just a few servings of raw fruit and vegetables, during a 20-hour fasting window, then consume one large meal at night. The eating window is usually only around 4 hours (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/322293#intermittent-fasting-methods\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The 36-Hour Fast <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is another difficult type that you should try only after you\u2019ve practiced the previous fasting types and discussed it with your healthcare provider.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For sure, engaging in short or long runs during the last three <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/types-of-fasting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">types of fasting <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">would likely be difficult if not unsafe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It will be beneficial for you to run after you\u2019ve had your meal during the eating period. This will help you avoid the potential risks of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-intermittent-fasting-cause-weight-gain\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">intermittent fasting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> combined with running.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Your_body_needs\"><\/span><b>Your body needs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always listen to your body&#8217;s needs. Intermittent fasting brings out various risks, starting from headaches (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7732631\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) to possible dehydration (during the first fasting days, the body releases large amounts of water and salt in the urine. This process is also called diuresis (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6836141\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Without replacing the fluids and electrolytes, you can become dehydrated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why you should always stay hydrated when you begin running during fasting periods. Also, if you\u2019re feeling weak, dizzy, or fatigued, stop running and do a recovery pause.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even with milder types of fasting, it can be challenging to enjoy your running routine during fasting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Post-run_recovery\"><\/span><b>Post-run recovery<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After your running race, always recover healthily. It includes:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rehydration. Ideally, drink around 16-20 ounces of fluid for every pound you lose.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try keeping your feet elevated for 15\u201325 minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consume a recovery meal containing protein, preferably in liquid form. Don\u2019t drink processed fruit juices or other sugary substitutes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org\/hometown-health\/speaking-of-health\/post-race-recovery-tips-for-runners\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, don\u2019t forget about the cooling down mode in the form of stretching.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to refuel your body with enough nutrients before you start fasting again..\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/beach-running-workout\/ \"><i>Beach Running Workout 101: A Comprehensive Guide to Sand Training<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_athletes_do_intermittent_fasting\"><\/span><b>Do athletes do intermittent fasting?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, there are athletes who eagerly start their intermittent fasting journey. Some studies demonstrate the potential motivation and benefits of intermittent regimes. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 2017 scholarly article from the academic publication called <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">focuses on diets and body composition in athletes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The researchers explored the research on intermittent fasting and other diets and body composition. They concluded that intermittent calorie restriction does not confer any advantage over continuous calorie restriction for improving body composition (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jissn.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12970-017-0174-y\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is not the end though. There is another research in the journal <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sports<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that has highlighted the fat-burning and weight-loss qualities of intermittent fasting in non-athlete populations, which have yet to be demonstrated in athletes\u00a0 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6359485\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The researchers advise that athletes who want to lose weight using an intermittent fasting diet should be careful about when and how they exercise, train, and compete (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6359485\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=intermittent_fasting_and_running\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2.png\" alt=\"intermittent fasting and running\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_you_jog_while_fasting\"><\/span><b>What happens when you jog while fasting?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your body is changing when you jog or run while fasting, there\u2019s no doubt. There are versatile <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/stages-of-intermittent-fasting\/\"><b>Stages Of Intermittent Fasting<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">generally impacting your result.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just look into a couple of studies addressing the benefits of intermittent fasting for runners:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A meta-analysis in 2020 suggests that although study outcomes are conflicting, intermittent fasting may decrease fat mass and body mass (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7284994\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). If weight loss is your reason for running, then intermittent fasting may help as well.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A small study in the<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Applied Physiology<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">discovered that people (men) who consistently trained in a fasting state for six weeks demonstrated metabolic adaptations compared to those who ate before working out (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3253005\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another small study found that exercising after fasting overnight resulted in performance improvements in cyclists (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/19197210\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overall, whether it\u2019s jogging or long-distance running while fasting, you can reap the potential benefits. You should never forget that those benefits may not be your case. We are different and our bodies react differently.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your job here as a jogger or runner is to experiment with different options. Pick up the easiest fasting type and implement it into your jogging regime. Observe how you\u2019re feeling for the first two to three weeks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t ignore backfires: dizziness, fatigue, or exhaustion. You don\u2019t want to hurt yourself. On top of that,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">intermittent fasting and running benefits are going to be more visible if you use professional help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact your healthcare provider and discuss the important steps to make your running-fasting routine more productive and less harmful.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app will provide you with a host of fat-frying fitness routines that\u2019ll scare the extra pounds away and turn your body into a masterpiece! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=intermittent_fasting_and_running\">Get your life moving in the right direction with BetterMe! <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_negative_side_effects_of_intermittent_fasting\"><\/span><b>What are the negative side effects of intermittent fasting?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite all the wonderful things I wrote about the possible benefits of intermittent fasting for runners, there are potential pitfalls for them too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nothing is perfect. We, human beings should know it as we aren\u2019t perfect on our own.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here I\u2019m presenting you the possible negative side effects of intermittent fasting:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Some intermittent fasting plans are not good for athletes, as they are mostly low-carb. An article in the academic journal <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutrition<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggests the importance of carbohydrate consumption for athletes who train for competition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In many intermittent fasting plans, dieters eliminate carb-rich foods to lower their calorie consumption on fast days. In reality, carbs are crucial in an athlete\u2019s diet. They break down as energy to burn during training and competitive performances. The study states that athletes shouldn\u2019t adopt a carb-restricted diet because they need enough energy to perform (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0899900718309535\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Nonetheless, the study also highlights that more research is needed at this point.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Intermittent fasting and marathon training are probably not a good idea to do together. One 2020 review in the Journal of Sports Medicine on fasting\u2019s impact on performance advises endurance athletes to avoid high-intensity training while in a fasted state (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6983467\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means you shouldn\u2019t test intermittent eating regimes while training for the half marathon or marathon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. A 2017 review on the benefits and harms of intermittent fasting notifies of the possible risks of this dietary plan. The undue effects are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mood swings<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">extreme hunger<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">low energy levels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">overeating on days without restricted calories<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">obsessive thoughts about food<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">irritability<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/248002.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">i<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/248002.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gue<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">difficulty concentrating (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5371748\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides all this, no matter how long you\u2019ve been running or how avidly you\u2019re good at it, you shouldn\u2019t practice intermittent fasting if you are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">underweight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have eating disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">suffer from type 1 diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have medication-controlled type 2 diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have undergone recent surgery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">suffer from mental health conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have fever or illness (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/intermittent-fasting-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-work\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breastfeeding and pregnant women should abstain from any fasting regimen as well (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/wellness-and-prevention\/intermittent-fasting-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-work\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><strong>Read more: <\/strong><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/running-3-miles-calories\/\"><i>Running 3 Miles: Calories Burned, Weight Loss Success and Everything Else You Need to Know<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_fasted_cardio_real\"><\/span><b>Is fasted cardio real?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indeed. It is a real thing that some people do.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasted cardio entails working out on an empty stomach usually in the morning before your first meal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what it looks like. You wake up, brush your teeth, wash your face, put on a sporty garment, and start working out. You either go for a run, or trek to the gym for the bodyweight workout, or simply engage in physical activity at your house.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After 30-40 minutes of training on an empty stomach you enjoy your healthy breakfast, whether it\u2019s eggs, oats, or chicken with rice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fasted cardio boasts both benefits and downsides. You have disclosed most of them in the previous segments.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note that doing longer or more intense training on an empty stomach may be harmful to you. I recommend that you keep it to 30-45 minutes. Even 20 minutes of fasted cardio should be enough, as you keep your body moving therefore promoting your well-being. If you have any medical conditions or take medications, talk to your healthcare provider about doing fasted exercise to determine if it is safe or appropriate for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=intermittent_fasting_and_running\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30039 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1.png\" alt=\"intermittent fasting and running\" \/>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">[faqs-block]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated?flow=1443&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=intermittent_fasting_and_running\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-12.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intermittent fasting and running: a winning combination or a terrible mistake? You have reached the end of this article and surely have your own conclusions about whether to run during fast or not.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s summarize all the aspects of this question to revise the mentioned points.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to combine running and intermittent fasting you should consider a couple of factors: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your workout schedule and their intensity; the type of fasting; your body needs; and post-run recovery. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obviously, striving for harder fasting methods can negatively impact your running sessions as running itself requires a lot of power and endurance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, once you pick up milder intermittent fasting methods, include a lot of protein and carbohydrate-rich food in your non-fasting periods, and stay hydrated, your chances to reap the potential benefits will rise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some athletes do intermittent fasting for good reasons: they feel it helps them trim more fat and promote endurance. Let me highlight that fasting may be vital for runners for its potential to reduce inflammation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a flip side though, as intermittent fasting isn\u2019t perfect. It may actually provoke real side effects, such as dizziness, fatigue, irritability, mood swings, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By the way, most fasting plans might involve low-carb diets which are not beneficial for athletes. Pay attention to another thing &#8211; there are people who shouldn\u2019t follow fasting regimes at all.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, your health is your priority. I\u2019m not the one to decide whether you should or shouldn\u2019t include intermittent fasting in your running routine. Listen to your body, observe how you feel, and under no circumstances ignore pain or any other irritable feelings when running during the fasting period.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case you do, contact your healthcare provider and discuss your individual situation and goals with them.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Run, fasting, run.\u00a0 This scheme could be your winning strategy for new running sessions. The thing is, intermittent fasting boasts many benefits but assures some drawbacks as well. Especially during running sprees, you should be wary of your calorie intake as your body needs enough fuel to run.\u00a0 I guess you\u2019re either a running enthusiast [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53,"featured_media":57714,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[150],"tags":[],"coauthors":[171,87],"class_list":["post-57713","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fasting-diet"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Intermittent Fasting and Running: A Winning Combination or a Terrible Mistake?\u00a0 - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"\u2605 INTERMITTENT FASTING AND RUNNING \u27a4: a winning combination or a terrible mistake? 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The thing is, intermittent fasting boasts many benefits but assures some drawbacks as well. Especially during running sprees, you should be wary of your calorie intake as your body needs enough fuel to run.\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\"><\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">I guess you\u2019re either a running enthusiast who wants to incorporate intermittent fasting or someone who is sincerely curious to know whether or not HIIT and IF can work together at all.\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">I should caution you before you jump directly into this discussion: there is no clear answer to this question. Yes, it\u2019s frustrating, I know. 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The thing is, intermittent fasting boasts many benefits but assures some drawbacks as well. Especially during running sprees, you should be wary of your calorie intake as your body needs enough fuel to run.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I guess you\u2019re either a running enthusiast who wants to incorporate intermittent fasting or someone who is sincerely curious to know whether or not HIIT and IF can work together at all.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I should caution you before you jump directly into this discussion: there is no clear answer to this question. Yes, it\u2019s frustrating, I know. Truth be told, you will have to rely on yourself and try out various options to uncover the most effective way on your own.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I have no idea what kind of goals you\u2019re pursuing: weight loss, enhanced endurance, and\/or better body composition, or you simply yearn to find out how hard you can challenge yourself.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rule of thumb here is simple: go slowly and smoothly. No need to exhaust yourself. Intermittent fasting and running: a winning combination or a terrible mistake? To be fair, it\u2019s up to you to decide, as no one knows your body as well as you do.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This discussion should help you get closer to the truth and get a clearer answer which will contribute to your making the right personal choice.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Can I run while intermittent fasting?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, yes, you can run while fasting. <\/span><span style=\" ..."},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-and-running\/","url":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-and-running\/","name":"Intermittent Fasting and Running: A Winning Combination or a Terrible Mistake?\u00a0 - BetterMe","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-and-running\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/intermittent-fasting-and-running\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Intermittent-Fasting-Meal-Plan-Example.png","dateModified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","description":"\u2605 INTERMITTENT FASTING AND RUNNING \u27a4: a winning combination or a terrible mistake? 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