The secret to losing fat and gaining muscle
Researchers at McMaster University in Canada have found that it is possible to gain muscle whilst losing fat, the ideal aim for many. The researchers admit that the method is not an easy one! 40 young men underwent a regimen of hard exercise, whilst cutting the amount of dietary energy they would normally consume by 40%. After splitting the group into two (where one was given more protein than the other), they found that the protein group were able to gain muscle, and at the same time lose excess fat.
The researchers are keen to point out that the regimen will not work for everyone as it was designed for a particular group of young men. The regimen itself is not for those looking for a ‘quick fix’ but more for those who are committed to spending time and effort in order to get back into shape and to control their diets whilst undertaking supervised exercise. The authors are hoping to continue this research in young women, and also develop a programme that will be ‘a little easier and much more sustainable’.
