Men's Fitness Guide

INTERMITTENT FASTING

What is intermittent fasting?

Intermittent fasting (IF) means restricting the amount of food you eat for a given period, followed by a period of normal eating. It is growing in popularity, both among fitness enthusiasts and the wider population, as a fat-loss tactic – but it’s controversial. This is because it challenges many established beliefs, such as the importance of frequent eating and meal timing to prevent muscle breakdown.

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