BLUF
Fasted exercise means training before eating breakfast. Research shows exercising before eating does not improve long-term fat loss—overall consistency and total energy balance matter. Furthermore, skipping meals can lead to poor food choices later.Learning Outcomes
• Health and Performance Literacy: Clarifies the real effects of training fasted versus fed, reinforcing evidence-based approaches to fitness and weight management.
• Critical Thinking: Encourages readers to evaluate claims and trends in fitness culture using scientific reasoning and long-term research.
