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Multilevel metabolic adaptation to exercise training.

Communications medicine·March 11, 2026·PMID 41814067

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It provides mechanistic insight into exercise-induced energy compensation, explaining why weight loss from exercise alone is often disappointing. Understanding these metabolic and behavioral adaptations can help specialists set realistic expectations and tailor multimodal interventions.

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