Exercise and lean weight: the influence of body weight

Exercise and lean weight: the influence of body weight

Exercise can produce a modest gain of lean body mass (LBM) and loss of fat in weight-stable individuals, but it is important to realize that if much weight is lost during exercise there is a risk of some erosion of the LBM. Data from both human and animal experiments show that exercise cannot conser...

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Published in:Nutrition reviews Vol. 50; no. 6; p. 157
Main Author: Forbes, G B
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States 01-06-1992
Subjects:
Adipose Tissue
Animals
Body Composition
Body Weight
Exercise
Female
Humans
Male
Physical Exertion
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Summary:Exercise can produce a modest gain of lean body mass (LBM) and loss of fat in weight-stable individuals, but it is important to realize that if much weight is lost during exercise there is a risk of some erosion of the LBM. Data from both human and animal experiments show that exercise cannot conserve lean weight in the face of significant energy deficit, although moderate obesity affords a modicum of protection in this respect.
ISSN:0029-6643
DOI:10.1111/j.1753-4887.1992.tb01312.x