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Episode #222: The Science of Losing Fat vs. Muscle

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The Effects of Exercise on Body Composition Changes

Evidence suggests that body composition changes during weight change depend on the direction and magnitude of the change. Individuals with higher initial levels of fat mass tend to lose more fat mass proportionally when losing weight than leaner individuals. It also matters how the energy deficit is created, if it's done by the diet, exercise, or both.

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