Fasting has become an increasingly popular strategy in health and fitness, but how does it impact sports performance?
In this informative and evidence-based session, Vivienne Robinson explores:
- What fasting is and why it’s used in sport
- The physiological effects of fasting on energy systems
- Fasted vs fed training: benefits, limitations, and risks
- When fasting may support training goals, and when it may hinder them
- The role of nutrient timing in performance and recovery
- Practical strategies to align nutrition with performance
Vivienne discusses how the body responds to periods without food and, more importantly, how nutrient timing can either support or undermine your training goals. This free webinar is designed for athletes (anyone who moves with intention!), coaches, and health professionals. It cuts through the headlines and focusses on the evidence, delivering practical, actionable insights that you can apply straight away.
Whether you’re curious about fasting or you’re working with athletes who are experimenting with fasting, the aim of this webinar is to help you make informed decisions in a performance context.
About Vivienne Robinson
Vivienne’s personal experience of the transformative power of nutrition and lifestyle changes inspired her to complete a degree in Nutritional Therapy and train as a Health Coach and Nutrigenomics Practitioner. Combining the science of nutrition, with the art of change, she is passionate about helping others experience that same transformation both in her practice and in the community.
A former competitive netball player, Vivienne now focuses on running and strength work, and as a diploma student, she has plenty of opportunity to share her knowledge and experience with her two very sporty teenagers! She’s a firm believer in focusing on quality (to benefit us and the environment), regaining intuition, and the power of cumulative small changes.
https://www.vivienne-alexa.com/
Post-webinar summary notes
This webinar focused on the topic of fasting and its impact on sports performance, presented by Vivian Robinson, a health coach and nutritional therapist. Vivian provided an evidence-based overview of different fasting methods including time-restricted eating, intermittent fasting, and prolonged fasting, explaining their potential benefits such as improved body composition, metabolic health, and performance adaptation. She highlighted that while research shows fasting does not negatively impact sports performance, the evidence is inconclusive due to varying study variables and individual responses. The discussion emphasised the importance of considering context, individual goals, and lifestyle factors when implementing fasting strategies, with particular caution advised for female athletes, young athletes, and those with any health compromises. Participants shared practical experiences and challenges, including the difficulty of maintaining proper nutrition timing and the need for individualised approaches that balance performance needs with metabolic health goals.