The Short Answer
This goal is commonly called body recomposition.
It means improving body composition by building or maintaining muscle while reducing body fat.
Who May See This?
It can be particularly achievable for:
- Beginners
- People returning to training
- People with higher starting body-fat levels
- People improving training and nutrition after a period of inconsistency
The Basics
- 1Resistance training
- 2Adequate protein
- 3Appropriate calorie intake
- 4Recovery
- 5Consistency
Do not Expect
Dramatic changes every week.
Body recomposition is usually a slower process than simply gaining or losing scale weight.
How to Track
Use multiple indicators:
- Strength
- Waist measurement
- Photos
- Body weight trends
- How clothes fit