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Body Recomposition: Can Trained Individuals Build Muscle and Lose Fat at the Same Time?

Barakat C, Pearson RE, Escalante G, Campbell BI, Galvan E, Schroeder J, Smith RW, Renteria I, Munoz CX · 2020 · Strength and Conditioning Journal

REZA evidence rating B: Reasonable confidence

Methodology

Systematic review

Population

19 studies; trained and untrained individuals

Intervention

RT with various nutritional strategies

Findings

Body recomposition (simultaneously building muscle and losing fat) is possible, especially in untrained, overweight, or returning individuals. Trained individuals can achieve it too but to a smaller degree — high protein intake, resistance training and a moderate energy deficit are key.

Outcome measures

Simultaneous changes in fat mass and lean mass

Limitations

Heterogeneity; varying definitions of recomposition; limited RCTs.

Original source

DOI: 10.1519/SSC.0000000000000584

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