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Should You Lose Fat First or Build Muscle First?

Emma Montgomery Episode 185

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Emma breaks down one of the most common fitness dilemmas: should you prioritize fat loss or building muscle first? She walks through five key factors - current body fat levels, training experience, dieting history, performance goals, and timeline — to help you identity the smartest starting phase for body recomposition, using real client examples and her own experience along the way.


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