The increase in fat-free mass during weight loss does not prevent greater than predicted reductions in resting energy expenditure in recreational athletes
Authors' conclusion
Our findings suggest that even increases in FFM, by means of RT and adequate protein intake does not prevent the decline in REE, nor the onset of GPDR in recreational athletes subjected to caloric deficits and fat loss.
Study context
- Population
- Recreational athletes (14 F; 22 M) undergoing short-term weight loss with RT and adequate protein intake14 F
- Participants
- 36 athletes
Primary result
As reported in the abstract
- Significant reduction in resting energy expenditure (REE)
- ≈−140 kcal/d; p < 0.001
- GPDR based on prediction equation
- p < 0.001
Original publication
The increase in fat-free mass during weight loss does not prevent greater than predicted reductions in resting energy expenditure in recreational athletes. Int J Obes (Lond). Published 30 July 2026. doi:10.
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