Is 'intermittent fasting' a shortcut to performance gains?

With time restricted eating an increasingly popular approach, Hannah Reynolds delved into the research, and tested the theory for herself

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A cup of black coffee is a go-to for riders during their 'fast' though Hannah Reynolds favoured herbal teas during her test
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In our 'Will It Work?' series, Sports Science expert Hannah Reynolds investigates common fitness hacks, to determine if they're really any good for the time crunched athlete.  

Intermittent fasting (IF) is an eating pattern where individuals cycle between periods of eating and fasting. Unlike traditional dieting which focuses on what to eat, IF focuses on when to eat. 

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