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Ep 166: The Body Recomposition Blueprint (Recomp to Build Muscle and Lose Fat at the Same Time)
FromWits & Weights | Nutrition, Lifting, Muscle, Metabolism, & Fat Loss
Ep 166: The Body Recomposition Blueprint (Recomp to Build Muscle and Lose Fat at the Same Time)
FromWits & Weights | Nutrition, Lifting, Muscle, Metabolism, & Fat Loss
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50 minutes
Released:
Apr 23, 2024
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Podcast episode
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Are you feeling lost in the calorie counting maze for body recomposition? Struggling to juggle muscle gain and fat loss at the same time? Tired of the yo-yo effect after dieting?In this episode, Philip (@witsandweights) talks about body recomposition and strategies for muscle gain and fat loss. He emphasizes patience and consistency, starting with maintenance calories for beginners and slower recomp for experienced individuals. Philip also dives into caloric balance, setting and adjusting calorie targets, and optimizing macronutrient ratios for muscle growth and fat loss. He emphasizes the importance of peri-workout nutrition to support muscle growth through strategic protein and carbohydrate consumption.Philip also stresses that strength training is crucial to body recomposition and long-term fat loss. He shares principles of effective strength training, including progressive overload and proper exercise techniques. He also touches on the hormonal benefits of strength training, like elevated testosterone and growth hormones.Philip advocates a holistic approach to body recomposition, incorporating nutrition, training, mindset, and lifestyle factors. He encourages celebrating small victories, staying dedicated, and trusting the process towards achieving your desired physique.Today, you’ll learn all about:1:59 Wins from the WWPU community6:48 Common misunderstanding about body recomp10:57 Underlying body recomp mechanisms13:47 Three categories of body recomp19:37 Using nutrition for body recomposition27:20 Setting your macros28:47 The significance of effective strength training31:09 Benefits of proper training and building muscle mass33:40 Peri-workout nutrition36:34 Optimizing health and hormone status39:59 The importance of mindset44:02 Final thoughts on body recomp48:27 OutroEpisode resources:Watch this FREE video on how to setup MacroFactor for body recompTry MacroFactor FREE with my code WITSANDWEIGHTSRelated episodes:Ep 66: Sustaining Fat Loss Results and Maximizing Recovery for The Long Game with Jeff HoehnEp 136: How to Maintain a Lean Physique Year-Round (Without Cuts or Bulks)Ep 162: Bodybuilding for Everyday Lifters Who Want to Build Their Dream PhysiqueSupport the show? Join Wits & Weights Physique University ?? Schedule a FREE nutrition/training audit with Philip? Join our Facebook community for support, live Q&As, & challenges✉️ Join the FREE email list with insider strategies and bonus content!? Try MacroFactor for free with code WITSANDWEIGHTS. The only food logging app that adjusts to your metabolism!? Enjoyed this episode? Share it on social and follow/tag @witsandweights? Love the podcast? Leave a 5-star review? Send a Q&A voicemail
Released:
Apr 23, 2024
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Podcast episode
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