Body recomposition

Strategies for simultaneously building muscle and losing fat to transform your physique. Learn how to optimize training, nutrition, and hormones to achieve a leaner, more muscular body composition.

Should i lose weight before building muscle? A doctor’s guide for men who want results

Should i lose weight before building muscle? A doctor’s guide for men who want results

Dr. Susan Carter, MD avatar
Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert
Jan 11, 2026 · 13 min read

It depends on your goal and how much weight you need to lose, but most men do best by prioritizing fat loss while protecting or building muscle. If you have obesity, weight loss usually comes first for health and longevity, then you push harder on muscle gain once training feels better and safer. “The biggest ...

Does lifting weights burn fat? The science-backed answer for men who want visible results

Does lifting weights burn fat? The science-backed answer for men who want visible results

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS avatar
Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert
Jan 05, 2026 · 10 min read

Lifting weights can support fat loss by building and preserving muscle, which helps maintain a higher resting metabolic rate and improves body composition over weeks and months. Here’s how to set up your training and tracking so the mirror changes even when your workout isn’t “burning fat” in the moment. “If you’re asking ‘does lifting ...

Body recomposition for men: How to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time

Body recomposition for men: How to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS avatar
Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert
Jan 02, 2026 · 11 min read

Body recomposition is a training and nutrition approach that reduces fat mass while increasing muscle mass. If you do it right, your waist can shrink and your strength can climb even when the scale barely moves. “The men who succeed with body recomposition stop chasing a single number on the scale. They measure strength, waist, ...

Can you build muscle in a calorie deficit? The science based approach for men

Can you build muscle in a calorie deficit? The science based approach for men

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS avatar
Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert
Dec 29, 2025 · 12 min read

Yes, you can build muscle in a calorie deficit, especially if your training is progressive, your protein intake is high, and your calorie cut is modest. The hard part is doing it without sacrificing strength, sleep, and recovery, which is where most men go wrong. “Most guys do not fail body recomposition because they lack ...

The Terry Crews workout routine: How men can borrow his habits without burning out

The Terry Crews workout routine: How men can borrow his habits without burning out

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS avatar
Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert
Dec 27, 2025 · 11 min read

The Terry Crews workout routine is built on daily training, five days per week of lifting for 1 to 2 hours, and a near daily run of almost 4 miles, supported by consistent sleep and a 16 hour daily fast with an 8 hour eating window. If you want a physique that looks “on” year ...

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