Even super-fit athletes can gain muscle and lose fat at the same time—if they do the right things with their diet and training.
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Optimizing resistance training for body recomposition in postmenopausal women
The study shows that strength training helps people lose fat and gain muscle at the same time, which supports the idea that body changes like this are possible, even if the study was done on older women, not elite athletes.
The study shows that with the right diet and exercise, people can gain muscle and lose fat at the same time, even if they're already fit. This supports the idea that it's possible for athletes too.
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