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The Sustainable Self-Development Podcast
Body-Recomp protocols, and how to set them up (the unsexy truth)
Jul 19, 2021
Learn the ins and outs of body recomposition - who can do it, how it works, and why you may not have experienced it yet. Contrasting a 'regular cut' with a recomp to understand the differences in approach. Gain insights into successful body-recomp protocols and the importance of tailored training and monitoring for optimal results.
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- Body recomposition involves gaining muscle while in a calorie deficit, challenging the traditional fat loss or muscle gain approach.
- Success in body recomposition depends on tailoring calorie deficits to individual characteristics, emphasizing fundamental factors like protein intake and meal frequency.
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Understanding Body Recomposition: Muscle Gain in a Calorie Deficit
Body recomposition primarily entails gaining muscle while in a calorie deficit. This concept challenges the notion of maintaining a balance between cutting for fat loss and bulking for muscle gain, focusing on eating at maintenance to simultaneously lose fat and build muscle. The energy balance required for gaining muscle and losing fat highlights the importance of a calorie deficit in achieving body recomposition.
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