Does exercising on an empty stomach burn more fat? What fasted workouts really do to the body
The idea of hitting the gym before breakfast has become popular among fitness enthusiasts hoping to burn more fat. But does it actually work. Exercising on an empty stomach does boost fat burning during your workout. Dr Asiya Maula, general health practitioner at The Health Suite, explained why this happens. "Exercising in a fasted state can increase fat oxidation during the session because insulin is lower and the body is more likely to use fat as fuel," she told GB News

The idea of hitting the gym before breakfast has become popular among fitness enthusiasts hoping to burn more fat. But does it actually work. Exercising on an empty stomach does boost fat burning during your workout. Dr Asiya Maula, general health practitioner at The Health Suite, explained why this happens. "Exercising in a fasted state can increase fat oxidation during the session because insulin is lower and the body is more likely to use fat as fuel," she told GB News
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