One of the most popular faces in the fitness industry has revealed his secret for looking so jacked and if you’ve been following the latest wellness news, then you won’t be surprised. Crews cites intermittent fasting as his method for staying lean while gaining head-turning muscle mass. It’s so effective that Crews says he feels and looks better now at the age of 48 than he did in his 20s. Want to know more about intermittent fasting? Let’s take a look at the daily routine of Terry Crews to learn more about intermittent fasting.

Why Terry Crews Chooses I.F.

Crews, who has been practicing intermittent fasting for over 5 years, says it was the science behind the method that drew his attention to it. “It’s really kept me in great, great shape,” says Crews, pointing to the process of cellular autophagy. “Autophagy is when the cells in your body are rebuilding themselves.” Intermittent fasting allows the cells to focus on recovery and repair as opposed to the task of digestion and breaking down food.

Terry Crews and His I.F. Routine

You’re probably wondering: “What is the Terry Crews method of intermittent fasting?” Crews breaks down his usual 24-hour day into a 16-hour fasting period and an 8-hour feeding window. “I work out very early in the morning, but then I don’t eat. My first meal is at 2 p.m. Then I eat from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.”

If you’re worried about muscle breakdown due to fasting, Crews has you covered. During and after his workout, he consumes an amino acid supplement. The calories are low enough to still qualify as intermittent fasting. If he’s having a particularly tough day with hunger, he consumes a serving of coconut oil or MCT oil.

Once the feeding window arrives, Crews makes sure that every meal is a good one in terms of quality, nutrients, and taste. If your goal is muscle mass and fat loss, be sure to focus on high protein meals that contains healthy fats and complex carbohydrates.

The Terry Crews I.F. Breakdown

 Previous night: 10 p.m. – Begin fast

• Following day: 2 p.m. – End fast
• Feeding window begins: 2 p.m.
• Feeding window ends: 10 p.m.

Allowed to Use During Fast:

• Black coffee
• Plain tea
• Amino acid supplements (low calorie) – Ideal for intra-workout and post-workout
• 1 serving of coconut oil (when hunger is becoming too much to handle)

Want to see the whole Terry Crews interview? Click here to watch Crews explain his intermittent fasting breakdown.

Additional Tips & Tricks

Intermittent fasting can help to support both fat loss and muscle building. If you are trying to build muscle mass, it’s recommended to use a periodization program cycling through endurance, hypertrophy, strength, and power acute variables.

As always, when you do enter your feeding window, be sure to focus on whole food nutrition. Steer clear of processed foods as much as possible. Whey protein will also help immensely if you are trying to build muscle and support a healthy weight.

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Photo credit: Muscle & Fitness - Read an interview with Terry Crews here.