Nutr J January 2024 PMID 38183054

Combined versus independent effects of exercise training and intermittent fasting on body composition and cardiometabolic health in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Mousa Khalafi, Michael E Symonds, Aref Habibi Maleki, Mohammad Hossein Sakhaei, Mahsa Ehsanifar, Sara K Rosenkranz

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Overall, the discussions reflect a balanced view of the research, with posts emphasizing the benefits of combining exercise and fasting for body composition, using phrases like 'superior changes' and 'effective for weight and fat loss,' which convey both interest and perceived practical relevance. The tone is informational but also highlights the real-world implications of the findings.

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Most comments align with the article’s findings, acknowledging the combined approach improves body composition but noting limited benefits for cardiometabolic markers.

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The discussion suggests the publication influences opinions on diet and exercise strategies, especially around weight loss, indicating a moderate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Combining exercise training (Ex) and intermittent fasting (IF) leads to greater improvements in body weight, BMI, body fat, visceral fat, and waist circumference compared to doing either intervention alone, especially over a short period of around 2 weeks.
  • The meta-analysis found that Ex plus IF was more effective than Ex alone but generally did not show significant advantages over IF alone in improving most cardiometabolic health markers, except for peak oxygen uptake (VOmax).
  • Overall, the combined Ex and IF approach can enhance certain body composition outcomes, but it doesn't always produce synergistic benefits for all health markers compared to individual interventions.

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A systematic review and meta-analysis in the Nutrition Journal provides evidence that the combination of exercise training and intermittent fasting produces superior changes in body weight, BMI, body fat, and visceral fat than exercise training alone. https://t.co/MjHZxTLyeF

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Khalafi, M., Symonds, M.E., Maleki, A.H. et al. Combined versus independent effects of exercise training and intermittent fasting on body composition and cardiometabolic health in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutr J 23, 7 (2024). https://t.co/CA18WuIVZa

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A systematic review and meta-analysis in the Nutrition Journal provides evidence that the combination of exercise training and intermittent fasting produces superior changes in body weight, BMI, body fat, and visceral fat than exercise training alone. https://t.co/MjHZxTLyeF

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A systematic review and meta-analysis in the Nutrition Journal provides evidence that the combination of exercise training and intermittent fasting produces superior changes in body weight, BMI, body fat, and visceral fat than exercise training alone. https://t.co/MjHZxTLyeF

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A systematic review and meta-analysis in the Nutrition Journal provides evidence that the combination of exercise training and intermittent fasting produces superior changes in body weight, BMI, body fat, and visceral fat than exercise training alone. https://t.co/MjHZxTLyeF

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Khalafi, M., Symonds, M.E., Maleki, A.H. et al. Combined versus independent effects of exercise training and intermittent fasting on body composition and cardiometabolic health in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutr J 23, 7 (2024). https://t.co/CA18WuIVZa

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