The Extra Rep Podcast

💪🏽 Optimizing Your Body + Health
📈 Small Tweaks, Big Results
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Join hosts @actionfitnessnutrition and @coachliamcmurphy as they dive into training, nutrition, and lifestyle strategies. With years of coaching and health optimization experience, they share practical tips and proven methods to help you achieve peak performance, feel stronger, and become healthier and more confident.

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Fasting - A Tool Or A Trap?

April 28, 2025 • The Extra Rep

Josh and Liam go deep on fasting — who it’s for, who it’s not for, and how to actually use it to support body composition goals. They break down the myths, the benefits, and what most people get totally wrong. A must-listen if you’ve ever skipped breakfast and called it strategy.

[2:00] Why protein timing matters while fasting

[5:30] Fasting vs. resistance training for autophagy

[10:00] Best fasting strategy around training sessions

[14:00] The weekend binge trap from fasting

[19:00] Why food makes you feel sluggish (hint: not carbs)

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