fasted cardio

Definition

Performing cardiovascular exercise before eating, supposedly to enhance fat burning. The practice of running on empty and hoping science backs your suffering.

Example Usage

I tried fasted cardio once and discovered I prefer my morning runs with the support of carbohydrates and will to live.

Origin

Popularized in bodybuilding circles in the 1990s-2000s based on metabolic theories

Fun Fact

Research is mixed on whether fasted cardio actually burns more fat overall, but it definitely burns your enthusiasm for morning exercise.

Source: Bodybuilding and endurance training terminology

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