The Claim
In obese men, an 8-week combination of resistance exercise training and alternate-day calorie restriction results in greater reductions in body weight, body fat percentage, and waist-to-hip ratio than either intervention applied alone.
What the research says
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In obese men, combining resistance training with alternate-day calorie restriction for eight weeks leads to larger decreases in body weight, body fat, and waist-to-hip ratio than using either method by itself.
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In obese men, an 8-week combination of resistance exercise training and alternate-day calorie restriction leads to greater reductions in body weight, body fat percentage, and waist-to-hip ratio compared to either intervention alone, suggesting a synergistic effect on body composition.
When the body is deprived of food every other day, it starts breaking down fat for energy. At the same time, lifting weights tells the muscles to stay strong and not break down. Together, this causes more fat to disappear while the muscles stay intact, leading to greater weight loss and a smaller waist compared to doing just one of these things alone.
What the research says
1 studyIn obese men, doing both weight training and eating less every other day led to more weight, fat, and waist loss than doing just one of those things alone — so combining them works better.
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