Quick Fat Loss From Fast Day Workouts? Yeah Buddy.
Posted by Brad Campbell
3
Jul, 2010
TopFatLossTrainer Q&A–Quick Fat Loss From Fast Day Workouts…by Brad Campbell
Any time I see the same question being asked by multiple cool people (translation: TopFatLossTrainer readers), I’ll go ahead and address it in a blog post for everyone to see. Not only will this delay the inevitable onset of my carpal tunnel, but I’m sure it’ll clear the heads of many curious readers who are undoubtedly wondering the same thing.
Since we’ve been primed to believe that we’re absolutely ‘starving’ if we go much longer than 4-5 hours without food intake, it’s understandable why you might be quick to question if it’s advised to workout on a fast day — and if so, how intense can this workout be? Here’s the exact question (plus referenced links for your viewing pleasure)…
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I have been checking out your site pretty extensively the past few days since I discovered it. Starting on Monday, or possibly Tuesday since I’ll be celebrating the 4th until then :), I am going to start the UFC diet and exercising. I have already been doing Insanity (not sure if you’ve heard of it but it’s a very intense cardio workout).
I just had a question about the fasting day. If I fast after my overeating day, will I need to limit the amount of exercise on that day? I know I’ll be hydrated from drinking a lot of water but will not eating affect any of my workouts?
I’m going to use workouts from the different celeb workouts you reviewed, mainly Cam Gigandet’s, David Beckham, and Ryan Reynolds. I mainly want to get lean first then start adding muscle. I have the dvds for P90X I got for Christmas I just need a nice chin up bar that will fit door frames that are 36″.
I really like your site and the amount of information you include for guests that are not in the Inner Circle is great. Keep up the good work and I’ll try to keep you updated with my progress.
Currently, I am 6’1″ and weigh about 200. I have steadily been at the 195-205 mark for a while now and my diet is the main factor.
Thanks!
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Like I said, it’s a good question and lots of people have it simply because fast days aren’t typically a staple in the average person’s diet plan. Before I directly answer the question, it’s important to remember the basis behind using a post-cheat day fasting period…which is basically to create the largest caloric deficit we possibly can, while in the presence of a newly rejuvenated metabolism (thanks to the cheat day).
This day is your best opportunity to drop kick body fat, so we need to take advantage.
This two day dieting zig-zag is a super powerful weight loss strategy by itself, but guess what makes it even more slick Rick-like…throwing in one of your most intense and effective fat loss workouts, of course. In fact, you could even cross the line into full grind mode by knocking out two calorically expensive workout sessions on that fast day.
The fact is that you’re just not going to be near as weak and light-headed as you might think, especially if you’re working out first thing the morning after your cheat day. True, a second workout later in the fast day may have you feeling a little low on blood sugar so you’d have to use caution and common sense when it comes to exercise selection and effort level.
A longer, less intense cardio session may be the best option starting out and you can up the ante as the weeks progress and you learn more about how your body will respond to the 24-hour fast coupled with a double dose of calorie-chomping movements we call exercise.
So what about the first workout on your fast day?
I recommend a metabolic weight training circuit, hardcore HIIT training, plyometrics or an evil combination of two or more to create a hybrid workout. Here’s an example of one I used on a fast day a little while back: fat loss workout after cheat day.
To summarize, not only can you workout on a fast day, but I highly encourage you to make sure that’s one of your most effective workouts in a given week. You don’t have to use multiple workout sessions, but it’d sure help lead to the extreme fat loss results you’re looking for. If you choose to go with just one workout, GIT ‘ER DONE, then treat yourself to some NASCAR later in the day (no Mt. Dew, though…water only).
In upcoming posts I’ll talk about another advanced fat burning supplement strategy that ties into the fast day and acts as a lean body savior. One more thing–ain’t nuthin’ to it but to do it…YEAH BUDDY…
Your Coach,
Brad Campbell
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