March 2010 PMID 20187284

Increased p70s6k phosphorylation during intake of a protein-carbohydrate drink following resistance exercise in the fasted state.

Louise Deldicque, Katrien De Bock, Michael Maris, Monique Ramaekers, Henri Nielens, Marc Francaux, Peter Hespel

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The discussions reflect a general agreement with the study’s conclusion that fasting before resistance exercise might boost anabolic responses, evidenced by phrases like 'may enhance' and 'increase the body's response.' The tone is informative, with some posts emphasizing practical implications for workout routines, but the overall engagement remains moderate and primarily focused on shared opinions rather than detailed critique.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions mirror the study’s findings, expressing support for the idea that fasting enhances muscle signaling after resistance training.

InterestModerate interest

The posts show moderate interest, as they focus on fitness and muscle growth, but do not delve deeply into detailed mechanisms.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants briefly discuss the relevance of fasting timing in exercise routines, indicating some engagement but limited depth.

ImpactNeutral impact

The overall influence of these discussions appears modest, mainly reaffirming common fitness concepts rather than driving major shifts.

Abstract in brief

The study compares how muscle signaling and growth factors respond after resistance exercise performed in either a fasted or fed state, finding that fasting before exercise may boost muscle anabolic responses when re-fed.
Key molecular signals like p70s6k, which promotes muscle growth, showed increased activity before eating in the fed condition but decreased after, suggesting different timing and regulation of muscle synthesis depending on feeding status.
The results suggest that fasting before resistance training might enhance the muscle’s ability to respond positively to nutrient intake afterward, potentially improving muscle growth and recovery.]

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Optimizing Muscle Growth Through Fasting and Nutrition Timing

This video discusses how fasting before resistance exercise can enhance muscle anabolic responses when re-fed, focusing on molecular signals like p70s6k that promote muscle growth and recovery.

Mateusz Ostręga · Nov 29, 2022 21,392 views

Intermittent Fasting Effects on Weight Loss and Metabolic Health

Fasting is a popular health trend. This video explores my experience practicing time restricted feeding and reviews research on its impacts on training and health metrics. It summarizes findings from multiple studies on…

Adem Kocak · Jul 5, 2022 27 views

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