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recomposition

7.2

Changing body shape by losing fat and gaining muscle at the same time

noun
/ˌriːˈkɒmpəˌzɪʃən/

Specialized

: recomposición corporal

I've been using the Leangains method for 2 months now (at first in combination with a PSMF, later for body recomposition).

Examples

Athletes often focus on recomposition to improve performance by building muscle while reducing body fat.
To achieve effective recomposition, many trainers recommend a balanced diet alongside a proper strength training program.
His strict exercise routine and dietary changes have led to significant recomposition of his body over the past few months.

Surface Forms

recomposition singular

recompositions plural

Morphology

recomposition = composition (semi-transparent) = re + composition

Morphologically clear ('re-' + 'composition'), but the specific fitness jargon sense ('losing fat and gaining muscle') is specialized and may not be obvious to general learners.

Etymology

Recomposition combines re- 'again' with composition 'what something is made of', so it means changing the parts of something. In fitness, recomposition is changing your body's make-up — losing fat and gaining muscle — which is why the word fits this process.