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Emma discusses whether to prioritize fat loss or muscle building, outlining key factors to consider.

Emma breaks down one of the most common fitness dilemmas: should you prioritize fat loss or building muscle first? She walks through five key factors - current body fat levels, training experience, dieting history, performance goals, and timeline — to help you identity the smartest starting phase for body recomposition, using real client examples and her own experience along the way. The REBUILD presale list Apply for coaching HAPI supplements (Final Sale: up to 70% off!) Join t...

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Host: Emma Montgomery

Topics covered

• fat loss
• muscle building
• body recomposition
• fitness dilemmas
• nutrition

Keywords

• fat loss
• muscle building
• body fat levels
• training experience
• dieting history

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