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Exercise Modalities to Preserve Muscle Mass and Bone Health After Metabolic Bariatric Surgery.
Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle·June 1, 2026·PMID 42057763
Why it mattersPost-bariatric patients commonly lose not only fat but also muscle and bone. This trial suggests exercise modality matters: combined training appears best for body composition, while aerobic training may offer the strongest protection against postoperative hip bone loss.
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