Macro partitioning
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.
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.
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
DOI 10.1016/j.jshs.2025.101097
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- The cardiometabolic benefits of exercise, particularly on glucose regulation and inflammation, may be attenuated or dependent on weight loss in individuals with obesity.Moderate
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