Forward Movement Magazine SUMMER ISSUE 2016 | Page 16

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CONVERSATION

Q&A WITH

Chris Darby, IFBB pro
DO YOU CRAVE JUNK FOOD? HOW
DO YOU KEEP FROM BINGEING?
I don’t have this issue and really never
have. It all starts with mind control. I’ve
always had a very strong willpower and
a mindset to keep me from bingeing.

DO YOU DO FASTED CARDIO
WHEN PREPPING FOR A
SHOW? WHAT ARE YOUR
THOUGHTS ON IT?
Fasted cardio is very important
when prepping for show and
can be the key to coming in well
conditioned. It actually could make
a difference between 1st place and
2nd. Though it’s not the easiest
thing to do and can take some
adjusting, the results can be great.
The idea is to feed directly off your
body fat storage for energy rather
than utilizing the glycogen storage
in your body which is present after
eating prior to the session.
When your goal is to shred, it’s
best to rid the body of stubborn
fat. Fasted cardio, more than any
form of cardio, has the ability to
target this fat. This is great for