Researchers find resistance training best for fat loss and muscle gain during caloric deficit
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Updated · mindbodygreen · Apr 26
Researchers find resistance training best for fat loss and muscle gain during caloric deficit
8 articles · Updated · mindbodygreen · Apr 26
A study of 304 adults aged 20 to 74 found that those who did resistance training lost more fat and gained about 1.8 to 2 pounds of muscle, compared to aerobic or no exercise groups.
Despite similar total weight loss across all groups, resistance training participants preserved or increased lean mass, while others lost significant muscle, impacting metabolism and future weight maintenance.
The findings highlight the importance of focusing on body composition, not just scale weight, and suggest resistance training with progressive overload and adequate protein is key for high-quality weight loss.
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