Research
Energy balance
Body fat was reduced to very low levels (∼5%) immediately before competition, but this corresponded with a loss of lean mass.
Practitioners should be aware that extreme fat loss can lead to loss of lean mass.
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Body fat was reduced to very low levels (∼5%) immediately before competition, but this corresponded with a loss of lean mass.
Why this rating
Based on the prospective case study design.
Source
Alterations in Body Composition, Resting Metabolic Rate, Muscular Strength, and Eating Behavior in Response to Natural Bodybuilding Competition Preparation: A Case Study
Brad J. Schöenfeld et al. · The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · 2020
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