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Resistance training preserves or increases lean muscle mass and improves muscle quality in adults with obesity, even when combined with energy-restricted diets or obesity management medications that typically cause lean mass loss.

Incorporate resistance training into your routine to protect your muscle mass. This is especially important if you are dieting or taking weight-loss medications, as these can cause muscle loss. Focus on strength and function rather than just size.

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Resistance training promotes hypertrophy of type II muscle fibers... Exercise may enhance muscle quality by enhancing the functional and metabolic capacity of skeletal muscle fibers.
John M. Jakicic et al. · Journal of sport and health science/Journal of Sport and Health Science · 2025

Why this rating

Supported by multiple studies cited, including those on resistance training and obesity management medications.

Source

Physical activity and exercise within the context of obesity treatment: Enhancing health beyond weight loss

John M. Jakicic et al. · Journal of sport and health science/Journal of Sport and Health Science · 2025

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