Hormonal
Changes in lean mass do not significantly affect Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) in the short term (16 weeks) for overweight/obese premenopausal women.
Do not rely on building muscle to significantly boost your resting metabolism for fat loss. While muscle is healthy and functional, its metabolic impact is small. Focus on creating a caloric deficit through diet and activity for effective fat loss.
There was a non-significant (P = 0.092) increase in RMR in all groups from Month 0 to Month 4. There were no significant interactions or main effects for RMR as a percentage of the predicted value...
Why this rating
Small sample size, but consistent with broader literature cited in the discussion.
Source
Resistance Training Combined With Diet Decreases Body Fat While Preserving Lean Mass Independent of Resting Metabolic Rate: A Randomized Trial
Todd A. Miller et al. · International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism · 2017
DOI 10.1123/ijsnem.2017-0221
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