About this episode

The episode discusses how to lose fat without losing muscle, emphasizing the importance of the right approach and understanding body signals over age 40.

You can lose fat without losing muscle, but only with the right approach. Most of us decide what to do (often out of fear) and then go collect the data that agrees with our bias. I have done it too, and so have my clients! I'm breaking down why most people choose a cut, maintenance, or a muscle-building phase incorrectly for body recomp over 40. We share the specific situations where your preference doesn't matter (your body is telling you otherwise!), plus a simple question that prevents you...

People in this episode

Host: Philip Pape

Topics covered

• fat loss
• muscle preservation
• body recomp
• strength training
• nutrition

Keywords

• fat loss
• muscle building
• body recomp
• strength training
• nutrition

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