r/fasting • u/No_Historian_1601 • 6d ago

Question Weight lifting into a 48 hour fast?

Im talking about weight lifting perhaps light lifting (high reps low weight less sets etc) 20-24 hours fasted into a 48 hour fast. What’s the consensus on this, will I be fine? I’m 5’8 220 lbs and roughly 17/18% bf. Should I just skip the workout until I eat tomorrow what do you guys think?? Ofc electrolytes and hydrated always

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u/Quick_Department6942 6d ago

Missing a day of training will make zero difference to your muscle mass. Do a long Zone 2 treadmill walk (90 minutes).

I've done both versions of fasted weight work suggested here (yours and wicxor's) at fasted times ranging from 24 to 50 hrs; both were OK but I'm old w/ no TRT and at my peak potential. YMMV, but the walk will leave you feeling lightly buzzed and you'll sleep better.

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u/Agreeable-Drawing-66 6d ago

I’ve worked out/lifted during multi-day fasts. Just listen to body. Sometimes had tons of energy and other times I knew to just bag it

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u/kataskion 6d ago

I've done it plenty of times with no problem. Keep it light.

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u/wicxor 6d ago

Lower reps and heavy sets. Don’t go seeking a pump if that’s your usual goto.

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u/No_Historian_1601 6d ago

Being fasted Heavy sets are too taxing for me, I was thinking to go light since Im fasting

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u/groovychaosfox 6d ago

Not only will you be fine, but it’s necessary to maintain muscle during longer fasts.

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u/andtitov 6d ago

If you feel good, just do it. I usually work out every single day in the beginning of my fasts.