Is Fitness More Important Than Weight Loss?

A new paper suggests we should forget about losing weight and instead focus on improving our fitness. The researchers performed a thorough meta-analysis of existing research papers and convincingly show how the science supports their claim. But is there another way to see this question? I think this is the perfect opportunity to change the focus away from “Weight loss” and shine the spotlight on “Healthy weight loss.” What’s the difference? Let’s explore that in this video.

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About the study cited in this video:
https://www.cell.com/iscience/fulltext/S2589-0042(21)00963-9?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS2589004221009639%3Fshowall%3Dtrue

Table of content:
0:00 Introduction
0:40 The “fat but fit” paradigm
2:36 Physical activity attenuates mortality risk
4:08 Weight loss isn’t associated with lower mortality risk
5:02 About weight cycling
6:15 Losing fat mass, gain lean muscle mass
7:52 About healthy weight loss and lifestyle
9:45 The concept of adequate nutrition
11:25 Last words from Dr. Scher

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