SaralnamaFitness trainer Siddhartha Singh lists 3 reasons to avoid intermittent fasting. Reason 1: Risk of muscle loss due to extended fasting windows. Reason 2: Decreased training performance from low energy levels. Reason 3: Potential to trigger eating disorders. Dr Vajalla Shravani, fitness expert, suggests ways to mitigate these risks. She advises consuming sufficient protein, aligning workouts with eating windows, and watching for warning signs of unhealthy eating patterns. Dr Shravani emphasizes the importance of a balanced approach to fitness for long-term sustainability. (Updated 22 Sep 2025, 23:04 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Fitness trainer Siddhartha Singh lists 3 reasons to avoid intermittent fasting
- Reason 1: Risk of muscle loss due to extended fasting windows
- Reason 2: Decreased training performance from low energy levels