A new study has found that exercising intensely at the start of a fast may help maximise the health benefits of temporarily foregoing food. Each fast began after a standardised meal, the first fast starting without exercise and the other with a challenging treadmill workout. Without exercise, the participants hit ketosis about 20 to 24 hours into the fast. "For me, the toughest time for fasting is that period between 20 and 24 hours, so if I can do something to stop fasting before 24 hours and get the same health outcomes, that's beneficial. Or if I do fast for my usual 24 hours but start with exercise, I'll get even more benefits," said study co-author Bruce Bailey, a BYU exercise science professor.

Source: Hindustan Times November 25, 2021 19:47 UTC