Should you eat before training? Or is it sometimes better to train on an empty stomach?
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When does fasted training make sense?
Fasted training is training without food in the body.
It is often used and works well for:
- Quiet and peaceful Zone 2
- Periods of lower intensity in training
- Short sessions under 90 minutes
- Fat burning
- Train your mental mindset
But it requires that you are healthy, well-rested – and have control over your recovery afterwards.
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There are also limitations
Fasted training can quickly cost you quality:
- Lower intensity = you get less out of the workout
- Increased fatigue and poorer recovery
- Risk of going sugar-free – and teaching the body the wrong thing
It's not just about completing the training, but about getting results from it.
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We recommend, depending on whether you can eat something or not
- 1× Energy Gel C30 or Fuel Bar C35 if you train early
- 40-80g Premium Endurance with 500 ml of liquid, so you get carbohydrates, liquid and electrolytes
The training must not just be carried out – it must work.
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Our opinion:
Fasted training is a tool, not a solution.
It can be used strategically during periods such as when training at low intensity - but for most people, a little energy before training is a better way to progress.
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