{"id":10481,"date":"2026-01-16T00:37:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T00:37:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=10481"},"modified":"2026-01-16T00:37:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T00:37:35","slug":"arnold-schwarzenegger-reveals-why-fasting-every-other-day-can-burn-more-fat-fitness-volt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=10481","title":{"rendered":"Arnold Schwarzenegger Reveals Why Fasting Every Other Day Can Burn More Fat \u2013 Fitness Volt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Fasting has become an effective tool for those focused on losing weight. In the latest Arnold\u2019s Pump Club Newsletter on Jan. 15, 2026, <strong>Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed whether fasting every other day results in extra fat loss.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As a former seven-time <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/history-mr-olympia\/\">Mr. Olympia<\/a>, Schwarzenegger is always after methods that help build muscle or burn fat. While he\u2019s no longer the <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/arnold-schwarzenegger-evolution-physique-age\/\">best-built man<\/a> on the planet, health preservation and maintaining low<a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/arnold-schwarzenegger-fat-regains-faster-than-muscle-breakdown\/\"> body fat<\/a> have become a priority for him in his 70s.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Previously, Schwarzenegger got behind a <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/arnold-schwarzenegger-partial-intermittent-fasting-protocol-bodyweight-reduce\/\">three-day intermittent fasting routine<\/a>. He credited it for its benefits, such as improved <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/arnold-schwarzenegger-muscle-fat-loss\/\">blood sugar<\/a> and lipid levels. Additionally, he pointed out that those who fasted were able to drop four percent of their total body weight. With these dieting methods gaining traction, Schwarzenegger discussed their value for body composition goals.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"arnold-schwarzenegger-breaks-down-alternate-day-fasting-for-fat-loss\">Arnold Schwarzenegger Breaks Down \u2018Alternate Day\u2019 Fasting for Fat Loss\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>In the newsletter, Schwarzenegger noted that dieting results often come down to how individuals manage stress, tiredness, social interactions, and the daily demands of life.\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u201cDoes Fasting Every Other Day Burn More Fat?<br \/>Most eating plans sound good in theory. But the real test is whether they still work when you\u2019re tired, stressed, social, or just living your life.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">That\u2019s why a new study didn\u2019t just compare two popular fasting styles, it revealed something much more useful: results come from human behavior, not perfect rules.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"hero-sub-form-wrapper\">\n<div id=\"title\" class=\"hero-title\">\n            <span style=\"font-size: 25px;\">Get Fitter, <strong>Faster<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Level Up Your Fitness: Join our \ud83d\udcaa strong community in Fitness Volt Newsletter. Get daily inspiration, expert-backed workouts, nutrition tips, the latest in strength sports, and the support you need to reach your goals. Subscribe for free!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Please wait&#8230;<\/p>\n<div id=\"thankYouMessage\" class=\"thank-you-message\" style=\"display: none; text-align: center; padding: 20px; background: #f1f1ef; border-radius: 31px;\">\n            <span style=\"font-size: 25px;\"><strong>You&#8217;re In!<\/strong> Let&#8217;s Crush Your Fitness Goals Together<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Expect expert-backed workouts, nutrition advice, the latest in strength sports, and a whole lot of motivation heading your way.<\/p>\n<p>            <button id=\"subscribeAnotherEmailBtn\" class=\"btn-nav\">Subscribe Another Email<\/button>\n        <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>He examined a study about alternate-day fasting, which he explained led to more fat loss.\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cScientists found that one method of fasting led to about three times more fat loss, but not for the reasons you might think. Researchers monitored a 4-week fasting diet in which participants either had no food one day and normal eating the next (alternate-day fasting) or ate for 8 hours per day and fasted for 16 hours (time-restricted eating).\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>He said that behavior and caloric intake were the biggest drivers of fat loss. Both are controlled by alternate-day fasting.\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cUsing full-body MRI to measure actual fat changes, they found that alternate-day fasting led to greater fat loss, improved cholesterol levels, and a higher quality-of-life score. So why the gap? Not metabolism. Not hormones. It was their eating behavior and caloric intake.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>While it was unintentional, he emphasized that alternate-day fasting led to better results for fat loss.\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"pullquote align-center\">\n<p>\u201cAlternate-day fasting unintentionally reduced daily calories by 34%, while TRE reduced them by only 15%. In other words, it wasn\u2019t how or when they fasted, just that the alternate-day fasting style caused people to eat less, which is why they saw better results.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Even though the results were impressive, Schwarzenegger shared that adherence to these diet plans often falls below 20 percent due to their strictness.\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"pullquote align-center\">\n<p>\u201cBut here\u2019s the other truth from the study: why the results were good, alternate-day fasting appears hard to follow. In longer studies, adherence often falls below 20%. People slide toward something more moderate because real life eventually wins.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>He adds that fasting can be useful, but stressed that it\u2019s just another method for cutting calories:\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cIf fasting works for you, it can be a tool. But this study \u2014 and many others \u2014 show that fasting is not superior for fat loss. It\u2019s just another way to cut calories. You don\u2019t need extreme fasting rules to see progress. The \u201cbest\u201d eating style is simply the one that fits your energy, mood, schedule, and social life.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThe Austrian Oak\u201d isn\u2019t the only high-profile name in fitness evaluating fasting benefits. <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/dr-rhonda-patrick-intermittent-fasting\/\">Dr. Rhonda Patrick has addressed the topic<\/a> in detail, particularly about intermittent fasting. She warned that it\u2019s not a miracle diet and that sometimes people get accustomed to skipping meals, which could work against them in the long-run.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Schwarzenegger believes the best method for fat loss is the one you\u2019ll stick with. He credits fasting as an effective tool that can help\u00a0<em>some\u00a0<\/em>individuals burn extra fat over time.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/celebrities-intermittent-fasting\/\">16 Celebrities Who Swear By Intermittent Fasting (Their Tips and Experiences)<\/a><\/p>\n<hr\/><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/arnold-schwarzenegger-fasting-every-other-day-benefits\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fasting has become an effective tool for those focused on losing weight. In the latest Arnold\u2019s Pump Club Newsletter on Jan. 15, 2026, Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed whether fasting every other day results in extra fat loss.\u00a0 As a former seven-time Mr. Olympia, Schwarzenegger is always after methods that help build muscle or burn fat. 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