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Is it possible to weightlift and build muscle doing extended fasts?

I’ve got about 30 to 40lbs to lose and I’m wanting to do extended (48hrs+) fasting, but I also don’t want to lose what little muscle mass I have and would like to continue building. Is it possible? Any tips?

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Answer

Do some light strength training during fasts, like body weight exercise or light to medium dumb bells or resistance bands, to maintain muscle during a fast. Train slightly harder just before you break a fast, then eat good quality food when you are refeeding. Go to town on resistance training during feeding periods. You won’t lose muscle.

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