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Oct 2025
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#1122 Why You’re Probably Fasting the Wr...

Ben Azadi
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Most people fast to lose fat—but they’re missing one key piece that can boost results by 33%. In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down the science of fasted exercise, how to activate your body’s fat-burning switch (AMPK), and why movement during fasting is the real catalyst for transformation. You’ll learn: Why exercising before breakfast burns significa ... Show More
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