Optimal Protein Podcast with Vanessa Spina

S1E818 - The Science of Body Recomposition: How to Lose Fat & Build Muscle with Dr. Brad Schoenfeld

Published: August 10, 2026

Duration: 59:19

Today I'm joined by Dr. Brad Schoenfeld, one of the world's leading researchers in muscle hypertrophy and resistance training, to break down the latest science on body recomposition, protein intake, fat loss and training.

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Can you actually build muscle while losing fat — even if you're already resistance trained?

We discuss whether aggressive calorie deficits make it harder to preserve lean mass, why higher protein intakes may be especially helpful during dieting, and how much protein women may need as they...