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E6: Lean Body Mass vs. Muscle Loss: A Coach’s Guide to Dieting and Performance
Nov 10, 2024
Discover the nuances between lean body mass and muscle loss, uncovering how anabolic steroids can impact dieting outcomes. Learn effective weight-loss strategies that prioritize muscle preservation while maintaining performance. The significance of protein intake and strength training is explored alongside practical tools like DEXA scans. Gain insights into managing fatigue during competition prep and the importance of establishing KPIs for bodybuilding success. Perfect for anyone keen on optimizing their fitness journey!
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- Understanding the difference between lean body mass and muscle loss is crucial during dieting, as both contribute differently to total weight loss.
- Performance-enhancing drugs significantly alter the fat loss and muscle preservation dynamics, often leading to less muscle loss for enhanced athletes compared to natural ones.
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Understanding Weight Loss in a Deficit
When undergoing a calorie deficit for weight loss, it is crucial to recognize that muscle loss is a typical consequence of dieting. During this process, an estimated 28.7% of the total weight lost can come from lean body mass, which encompasses various non-fat tissues, not just muscle. This distinction between muscle and lean body mass is often overlooked, as lean body mass includes organs, fluids, and other tissues. A significant understanding is that while it is possible to mitigate muscle loss to some extent, completely avoiding it during a deficit is unrealistic.
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