Resource review.
Many people worry about muscle loss when fasting and dieting. This article from Harvard Health Publishing is an excellent guide to resistance training.
Love This Diet rates this as “Suggested Reading.”
The following are key points from the article:
“The key muscles to work for a fit, injury-free body
Why you should count out loud as you lift weights
How to strengthen the bones that are most likely to fracture—like your hips, spine and wrists
How to take pressure off your knees when walking or running
Exercise precautions you’ll need to take if you’re taking a beta-blocker
Why you’ll want to apply heat to sore joints before you exercise
How just thinking about the muscle you’re working actually improves results
How to tell how much weight is right for you—and how many sets of each exercise you should do
And more”
Before undertaking a new workout, fasting, or diet, always check with your health care provider to ensure it is safe.
