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BBody 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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