Is fasted cardio really better for fat loss?

Or could eating protein before your workout actually improve fat burning, muscle retention, and long-term metabolic health — especially for women?

In this deep-dive masterclass recap, Vanessa breaks down the science from her interview with exercise physiologist Dr. Katie Hirsch and unpacks the research on:

• Fasted vs fed training
• Essential amino acids before HIIT
• Muscle quality vs muscle size
• Intramuscular fat and metabolic dysfunction
• Perimenopause and anabolic resistance
• Protein timing for body recomposition

This episode reframes the fat loss conversation away from "burning fat during workouts" and toward what truly matters:

Preserving muscle, improving protein turnover, and protecting metabolic capacity.

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