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Do you burn fat faster when you exercise on an empty stomach?

You'll hear many arguments for and against exercise on an empty stomach.

In theory, because your blood sugar levels are low, exercise in a fasted state (usually first thing in the morning) will help you burn fat faster.

Critics say that exercise for more than 30 minutes on an empty stomach is unhealthy, and won't help you burn fat faster than normal. Without the necessary energy to fuel your workout, muscle protein gets burned for energy.

They also advise against weight training on an empty stomach. Because a lot of energy is required for this kind of exercise, you won't be able to work your muscles hard enough to stimulate muscle growth.

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There are many energy drinks, such as Lucozade Sport and Gatorade, promoted for use before, during, and after exercise. Drinking Lucozade Sport before exercise, for example, is supposed to "ensure that the body is fully hydrated and that energy stores are topped up with a boost of carbohydrate to maximize performance."

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