June 2023 PMID 36802029

Efficacy of progressive versus severe energy restriction on body composition and strength in concurrent trained women.

Salvador Vargas-Molina, Diego A Bonilla, Jorge L Petro, Leandro Carbone, Manuel García-Sillero, José Manuel Jurado-Castro, Brad J Schoenfeld, Javier Benítez-Porres

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34
Peak: 16 in Feb 2023
across 2 sources since Jan 2023

Extended reach

365,202
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Total likes

9,582

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Jan 2023 – Feb 2025

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect a positive reception towards the research, with users emphasizing its practical significance, such as a post questioning whether severe calorie deficits genuinely outperform moderate ones, implying a rethinking of dieting approaches. The tone varies from analytical to supportive, with some expressing excitement over the study’s acceptance for publication. Words like 'similar effects,' 'interesting comparison,' and 'practical implications' highlight the thoughtful engagement and recognition of the article's potential impact on training and nutritional strategies.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge that both energy restriction approaches produce similar results in maintaining muscle strength and body composition, showing general consensus on the study's findings.

InterestHigh interest

Posts indicate high interest, with many commentators highlighting the comparison between dieting strategies and noting the relevance of the research for fitness and nutrition practices.

EngagementHigh engagement

Several participants delve into specifics, referencing the methodology, statistical limitations, and practical implications, demonstrating deep engagement with the article’s content.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest that the publication could influence dieting strategies, especially since it underscores that less severe, more sustainable approaches may be equally effective, hinting at a meaningful contribution to fitness science.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that both progressive and severe energy restriction effectively reduced fat mass in women undergoing concurrent training, with no significant differences in fat-free mass or strength improvements between the two groups.
  • Neither energy restriction strategy led to significant changes in strength-related variables like the squat, bench press, or jump, indicating that muscle strength was maintained during the interventions.
  • Because progressive energy restriction is more flexible and may improve dietary adherence without compromising fat loss or strength, it could be considered a preferable approach over severe energy restriction for women engaging in resistance training.]

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Daniel Berglind, PhD
@DanielBerglind · X

Progressive energy restriction has similar effects as severe energy restriction on body composition and strength in resistance-trained

Feb 18, 2023 · 14 likes · 1 share · 7,827 followers View post →
Diego A. Bonilla
@dabonillao · X

#Accepted Our manuscript "Efficacy of Progressive versus Severe Energy Restriction on Body Composition and Strength in Concurrent Trained Women" has been accepted for publication in the European Journal of Applied Physiology (IF 3.346) @TeamDBSS @EJAP_official https://t.co/jIzIuYqZJ6

Jan 30, 2023 · 14 likes · 3 shares · 300 followers View post →
吉祥富貴的濃娜
@StrongDonie · X

D9 今日體重下降到62.8 今天聽到一個非常有趣的研究,講嚴格減脂和循序漸進式熱量赤字做法 期限 八週 一組25kcal ×體重 一組起始40kcal 然後每兩周下降5kcal (40, 35, 30, 25) 結果沒有太大差異 非常有意思,這個有興趣可以去訂Mass 線上雜誌,裡面有詳細解說和分析 研究https://t.co/pJkmAzcfSO

May 2, 2023 · 13 likes · 1 share · 4,262 followers View post →
Jeremy Loenneke
@jploenneke · X

Severe versus progressive energy restriction on body composition and strength with concurrent training n=7 per group so not powered to see much statistically...but I like the idea to compare these two approaches to dieting open access https://t.co/EpgiYhuuyS

Feb 19, 2023 · 12 likes · 1 share · 8,602 followers View post →
Diego A. Bonilla
@dabonillao · X

@TeamDBSS Our article "Efficacy of progressive versus severe energy restriction on body composition and strength in concurrent trained women" has been published in the European Journal of Applied Physiology @EJAP_official @JorgeLuisPetro @BradSchoenfeld https://t.co/O8ncfPrR5V

Feb 17, 2023 · 11 likes · 5 shares · 300 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

Efficacy of progressive versus severe energy restriction on body composition and strength in concurrent trained women (open access) https://t.co/NKtHnMX8DE #weightloss #nutrition #diet #exercise #GymLife #GymTime #muscle #strength #lift #GetStrong

Feb 23, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 19,387 followers View post →

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Science For Fitness
@scienceforfit · X

Cutting calories to lose fat? In this study a severe energy deficit was no better than a moderate one. Likely because the severe deficit was harder to stick with. https://t.co/3c9UchE7dB

Dec 12, 2024 · 211 followers View post →
Agencia EBP
@AgenciaEbp · X

Feb 5, 2024 · 2,702 followers View post →
Agencia EBP
@AgenciaEbp · X

Feb 5, 2024 · 2,702 followers View post →
Jesús AceitunoD
@Jesus_AceitunoD · X

@AntelmPujol Por último, numerosos estudios demuestran similares niveles cognitivos y de rendimiento en ayunos de hasta 48h. Este es un estudio de caso: https://t.co/3nrgLDXguf Solo una cosa, difundir ciencia si, propaganda, no!

Aug 27, 2023 · 1,647 followers View post →
Docteur Fitness
@DocteurFitness · X

Efficacy of progressive versus severe energy restriction on body composition and strength in concurrent trained women #Nonclassé #musculation #fitness #motivation #fit #sport #workout #training #nopainnogain #fitfrenchies #fitfam #bodybuilding #teamsh... https://t.co/WQykLIWWsN

Jun 3, 2023 · 111 followers View post →
吉祥富貴的濃娜
@StrongDonie · X

D9 今日體重下降到62.8 今天聽到一個非常有趣的研究,講嚴格減脂和循序漸進式熱量赤字做法 期限 八週 一組25kcal ×體重 一組起始40kcal 然後每兩周下降5kcal (40, 35, 30, 25) 結果沒有太大差異 非常有意思,這個有興趣可以去訂Mass 線上雜誌,裡面有詳細解說和分析 研究https://t.co/pJkmAzcfSO

May 2, 2023 · 13 likes · 1 share · 4,262 followers View post →
RIUMA
@repositoriouma · X

Efficacy of progressive versus severe energy restriction on body composition and strength in concurrent trained w... https://t.co/amH3UfRxjD

Apr 24, 2023 · 357 followers View post →
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@Higa_Kazuo · X

だんだんカロリーを制限するのと、一気にカロリーを減らすダイエット。結果はそこまで変わらない。※だいたいトータル同カロリー。 Efficacy of progressive versus severe energy restriction on body composition and strength in concurrent trained women PMID: 36802029

Feb 27, 2023 · 2 likes · 1,650 followers View post →
Jorge Luis Petro
@JorgeLuisPetro · X

RT @TeamDBSS: #WeAreDBSS Efficacy of progressive versus severe energy restriction on body composition and strength in concurrent trained wo…

Feb 24, 2023 · 1 share · 128 followers View post →
DBSS International
@TeamDBSS · X

#WeAreDBSS Efficacy of progressive versus severe energy restriction on body composition and strength in concurrent trained women DOI: https://t.co/xAjNO5ytui #EvolveWithScience #TeamWork #TeamDBSS #paper #research #training #Calorie #diet #fat #Hypertrophy #Muscle #strength https://t.co/aY7Dgt7tyM

Feb 24, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 238 followers View post →
Leave it to Beaver? Eve Beavers-Fain BSN MPH
@espacetimeNOT · X

RT @nick_krontiris: Efficacy of progressive versus severe energy restriction on body composition and strength in concurrent trained women (…

Feb 23, 2023 · 1 share · 1,205 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

Efficacy of progressive versus severe energy restriction on body composition and strength in concurrent trained women (open access) https://t.co/NKtHnMX8DE #weightloss #nutrition #diet #exercise #GymLife #GymTime #muscle #strength #lift #GetStrong

Feb 23, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 19,387 followers View post →
Mind Your Science!
@MindYourSci · X

RT @dabonillao: @TeamDBSS Our article "Efficacy of progressive versus severe energy restriction on body composition and strength in concurr…

Feb 22, 2023 · 5 shares · 132 followers View post →
Adipose Papers
@adipose_papers · X

Efficacy of progressive versus severe energy restriction on body composition and strength in concurrent trained women https://t.co/T4IZ3YimcC https://t.co/52G2VFxzoq

Feb 22, 2023 · 2,459 followers View post →
Eric Rawson, Ph.D.
@EricRawsonPhD · X

RT @jploenneke: Severe versus progressive energy restriction on body composition and strength with concurrent training n=7 per group so no…

Feb 19, 2023 · 1 share · 7,533 followers View post →
Jeremy Loenneke
@jploenneke · X

Severe versus progressive energy restriction on body composition and strength with concurrent training n=7 per group so not powered to see much statistically...but I like the idea to compare these two approaches to dieting open access https://t.co/EpgiYhuuyS

Feb 19, 2023 · 12 likes · 1 share · 8,602 followers View post →
Lorenzo S.Wayne
@LorenzoSWayne · X

RT @dabonillao: @TeamDBSS Our article "Efficacy of progressive versus severe energy restriction on body composition and strength in concurr…

Feb 19, 2023 · 5 shares · 51 followers View post →
Daniel Berglind, PhD
@DanielBerglind · X

Progressive energy restriction has similar effects as severe energy restriction on body composition and strength in resistance-trained

Feb 18, 2023 · 14 likes · 1 share · 7,827 followers View post →
Matthew Stratton PhD
@MTSstrength89 · X

RT @dabonillao: @TeamDBSS Our article "Efficacy of progressive versus severe energy restriction on body composition and strength in concurr…

Feb 17, 2023 · 5 shares · 165 followers View post →
Jorge Luis Petro
@JorgeLuisPetro · X

RT @dabonillao: @TeamDBSS Our article "Efficacy of progressive versus severe energy restriction on body composition and strength in concurr…

Feb 17, 2023 · 5 shares · 128 followers View post →
Brad Schoenfeld, PhD
@BradSchoenfeld · X

RT @dabonillao: @TeamDBSS Our article "Efficacy of progressive versus severe energy restriction on body composition and strength in concurr…

Feb 17, 2023 · 5 shares · 95,702 followers View post →
Diego A. Bonilla
@dabonillao · X

@TeamDBSS Our article "Efficacy of progressive versus severe energy restriction on body composition and strength in concurrent trained women" has been published in the European Journal of Applied Physiology @EJAP_official @JorgeLuisPetro @BradSchoenfeld https://t.co/O8ncfPrR5V

Feb 17, 2023 · 11 likes · 5 shares · 300 followers View post →
YURI PAUCAR
@ypaucar · X

RT @dabonillao: #Accepted Our manuscript "Efficacy of Progressive versus Severe Energy Restriction on Body Composition and Strength in Conc…

Jan 30, 2023 · 3 shares · 1,211 followers View post →
DBSS International
@TeamDBSS · X

RT @dabonillao: #Accepted Our manuscript "Efficacy of Progressive versus Severe Energy Restriction on Body Composition and Strength in Conc…

Jan 30, 2023 · 3 shares · 238 followers View post →
Jorge Luis Petro
@JorgeLuisPetro · X

RT @dabonillao: #Accepted Our manuscript "Efficacy of Progressive versus Severe Energy Restriction on Body Composition and Strength in Conc…

Jan 30, 2023 · 3 shares · 128 followers View post →
Diego A. Bonilla
@dabonillao · X

#Accepted Our manuscript "Efficacy of Progressive versus Severe Energy Restriction on Body Composition and Strength in Concurrent Trained Women" has been accepted for publication in the European Journal of Applied Physiology (IF 3.346) @TeamDBSS @EJAP_official https://t.co/jIzIuYqZJ6

Jan 30, 2023 · 14 likes · 3 shares · 300 followers View post →