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Losing fat and building muscle | Alan Aragon, Msc

The Proof with Simon Hill

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Optimal Rate of Weight Loss for Lean Athletes and General Population

Comparing a 1.4% drop per week in body weight with a 0.7% drop per week, the slower rate of weight loss preserved more lean body mass in lean athletes. A review paper recommended limiting weight loss to 0.5 to 1.0% of total body weight per week to preserve muscle tissue while losing fat, applicable to both athletes and the general population.

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