Peer-reviewed study
Resistance training changed the quality of weight lost
Efficacy of time restricted eating and resistance training on body composition and mood profiles among young adults with overweight/obesity: a randomized controlled trial
Last updated 2026-07-21
Source details
PubMed-linked study details.
- Authors
- Cui et al.
- Journal
- Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 2025.
- Identifiers
- PMID 40108888 · DOI 10.1080/15502783.2025.2481127
Honest limits
What this study does not prove.
This was a short trial in young adults with overweight or obesity. It does not prove the same body-composition result for every fasting schedule or training program.
Kris's practical takeaway
Here's what to do with it.
When fat loss is the goal, resistance training helps keep the plan focused on preserving useful lean tissue instead of only making body weight smaller.
Ways to use it
Safe ways to apply it.
The lift changes what the weight-loss plan protects
A smaller number is not the only body-composition goal
Meal timing without resistance training is not a complete plan
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FAQ
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What is the practical takeaway from this study?
When fat loss is the goal, resistance training helps keep the plan focused on preserving useful lean tissue instead of only making body weight smaller.
What does this study not prove?
This was a short trial in young adults with overweight or obesity. It does not prove the same body-composition result for every fasting schedule or training program.
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