While I’ve written numerous articles on the topic of body composition I should probably address a more fundamental question which is this: why do people want to change body composition at all? That is, what reasons (good or bad) might people have for wanting to gain (or even lose) muscle or lose (or even gain) fat. As there are four potential goals that someone might have, there will be four potential reasons for them to change body composition.
Reason 1: Why Lose Fat?
At any given time, some ludicrous percentage of the population is trying to lose weight and/or fat. If you’re not clear on the distinction, I’d point you to my article on what body composition means. As so often is the case, context is key and different populations usually have different reasons for seeking this goal.
Bodybuilders and Physique Athletes
It’s probably safe to say that bodybuilders and other physique athletes are the ones who are at least the most visible in terms of their extreme levels of fat loss. … Keep Reading