Possible to lose fat and gain muscle simultaneously?

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Hi Everyone,

I'm hoping I may elicit comments on the following notion:

To build strength and mass, we need an effective exercise program supported

by an effective nutritional program. An effective total program—exercise

and nutrition combined—can be " effective " to varying degrees.

§ Effective: The program generates more muscle than fat; i.e.,

muscle mass increases in relation to fat. Put another way, percent body fat

decreases.

§ More Effective: The program generates more muscle without any

increase in fat.

§ Most Effective: The program generates more muscle while

simultaneously decreasing fat. This implies the greatest decrease in

percent body fat.

In the real world, I think it is very rare that anyone succeeds in

simultaneously building leaning muscle mass while losing fat. Yet, it seems

that, at least in theory, it would be possible to develop a " most effective "

program for any given person. Do you think?

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J. Pitruzzello, Ph.D.

Chicago, Illinois