Body Recomposition: Can Trained Individuals Build Muscle and Lose Fat at the Same Time?. Issue 5 (October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Barakat, Christopher; Pearson, Jeremy; Escalante, Guillermo; Campbell, Bill; De Souza, Eduardo O.
• Is Part Of: Strength and conditioning journal. Volume 42:Issue 5(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-10
• Subjects: fat loss -- fat-free mass -- muscle hypertrophy -- aesthetics -- bodybuilding -- body composition -- physique; Physical education and training -- Periodicals; Bodybuilding -- Periodicals; Muscle strength -- Periodicals; 613.7
• DOI: 10.1519/SSC.0000000000000584
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1524-1602

Abstract

Abstract : ABSTRACT: Despite the lack of standardized terminology, building muscle and losing fat concomitantly has been referred to as body recomposition by practitioners. Although many suggest that this only occurs in untrained/novice and overweight/obese populations, there is a substantial amount of literature demonstrating this body recomposition phenomenon in resistance-trained individuals. Moreover, 2 key factors influencing these adaptations are progressive resistance training coupled with evidence-based nutritional strategies. This review examines some of the current literature demonstrating body recomposition in various trained populations, the aforementioned key factors, nontraining/nutrition variables (i.e., sleep, hormones), and potential limitations due to body composition assessments. In addition, this review points out the areas where more research is warranted.