Published on 29 Apr 2013
http://www.DrMikeLara.com Intermittent fasting is a nutritional strategy that combines periods (hours) of fasting with non-fasting. High-Intensity Interval Training is an exercise strategy that combines very brief periods (seconds) of high-intensity exercise (e.g., sprinting, weight lifting) with short rest interval. Together, intermittent fasting and high-intensity interval exercise promote improvements in health that include: reduction of visceral body fat, improvements in lean muscle mass, improvements in good HDL cholesterol, improvements in glucose metabolism, increases in insulin sensitivity, reduction of high blood pressure, and reduction of inflammatory markers (cytokines).
In this video, Michael Lara, MD, a board-certified physician, medical researcher, and recreational athlete (open-water swimming, trail-running, crossfit, weight lifting) discusses the benefits of intermittent fasting, high-intensity interval training and how combining the two can lead to reductions in risk for the development of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, dementia, and even cancer.
Dr. Lara also discusses his new book, "Pumped: How To Harness The Power of Intermittent Fasting and High-Intensity Interval Training To Maximize Fat Loss", which is available at Dr. Lara's website: www.drmikelara.com
