3 Proven Strategies to Master Body Recomposition (Lose Fat and Gain Muscle) | Ep 262

Try MacroFactor FREE with my code WITSANDWEIGHTS. -- This is a replay of Ep 166 . Originally aired on April 23, 2024 as: The Body Recomposition Blueprint (Recomp to Build Muscle and Lose Fat at the Same Time) 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: Common misunderstanding about body recomp Underlying body recomp mechanisms Three categories of body recomp Using nutrition for body recomposition Setting your macros The significance of effective strength training Benefits of proper training and building muscle mass Peri-workout nutrition Optimizing health and hormone status The importance of mindset Episode resources: Watch this FREE video on how to setup MacroFactor for body recomp Try MacroFactor FREE with my code WITSANDWEIGHTS Support the show 📱 Get Fitness Lab - Philip’s science-based AI app for fat loss, muscle building, and strength training for people over 40. It adapts to your nutrition, recovery, and training to improve body composition without guesswork. 🎓 Try Physique University - Evidence-based nutrition coaching and strength training to help you lose fat, build muscle, and master your metabolism with support and accountability (free custom nutrition plan with code FREEPLAN ). 👥 Join our Facebook community - Free fat loss, muscle building, and body recomposition strategies for adults over 40 who want practical, science-backed fitness guidance. 👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram