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Body fat was reduced from 20.3% to 12.2% before the first competition and declined to 11.6% before the second competition.
Practitioners can expect significant fat loss in experienced competitors during contest preparation.
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Body fat was reduced from 20.3 to 12.2% before the first competition and declined to 11.6% before the second competition.
Why this rating
Based on the prospective case study design.
Source
Changes in Body Composition and Neuromuscular Performance Through Preparation, 2 Competitions, and a Recovery Period in an Experienced Female Physique Athlete
Grant M. Tinsley et al. · The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research · 2018
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