Studies show strength training while losing weight can retain almost 100% of muscle.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5946208/
Anecdotally, it takes far less strength training than one would expect, too, to maintain muscle mass. From what I've experienced, 30 minutes a week, given sufficient stimulus, is enough.
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Anecdotally, it takes far less strength training than one would expect, too, to maintain muscle mass. From what I've experienced, 30 minutes a week, given sufficient stimulus, is enough.