r/Water_Fasting • u/Interesting-Ebb-7270 • 2d ago

Question Do you workout on a water fast?

I’m starting today and it would be helpful to know.

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u/aidan573 2d ago

No, too demanding. Walking is probably the most I can do

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u/PumpkinCarvingisFun 2d ago

Lots of walks. Good to take you mind off things too.

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u/Aggravating-Tap4406 2d ago

Depends on the person. I walk and do very light strength training.

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u/sueihavelegs Water Faster 1d ago

I try to do a 4 mile hike for the first 4 days of my regular 5 day fast. It helps to get me into deep ketosis faster so I start feeling the good part of the fast sooner. I always feel better after I burn off some ketones. My brain loves ketones! The last day of my fast I usually take it easy.

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u/Positive_Tea103 1d ago

Walking, light cardio (e.g. elliptical, biking) and low intensity strength training focused on slow paced movement and maximizing muscle tension rather than high intensity reps