Simple's guide to intermittent fasting while bodybuilding

Intermittent fasting
Intermittent fasting
An eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating, with various approaches including time-restricted eating, alternate-day fasting, and periodic fasting.
gets a lot of credit for being a great tool for weight loss [1] and unlocking health-promoting benefits like reduced inflammation, lower systolic blood pressure, and reduced body fat. [2,3] 

But when it comes to shredding and bulking, does it stack up to better gains, or could it stop your deadlift goal in its tracks?

Gains on the menu! Uncover the synergy between intermittent fasting and bodybuilding. From reduced inflammation to lower body fat, discover how fasting can elevate your fitness journey.

Bodybuilding
Bodybuilding
A form of physical exercise and sport focused on developing and sculpting muscle mass through resistance training, nutrition, and lifestyle optimization to achieve aesthetic and strength goals.
and intermittent fasting can go together, but whether they will work together to support better muscle mass and strength depends solely on whether intermittent fasting will work for you. 

If you’re able to maintain a good training regimen and get enough calories to support your body in building muscle while navigating periods of fasting and maintaining your well-being, intermittent fasting + bodybuilding may equal a buff you. 

It’s not safe or effective for everyone, though, so we’re here to run you through everything you need to know about whether intermittent fasting could be the “hyper” in your “hypertrophy” goals or the “liftoff” to your bodybuilding experience.  

(Fingers crossed all our bodybuilding puns snatch your interest along the way, too … )