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Flexible vs. rigid dieting in resistance-trained individuals seeking to optimize their physiques: A randomized controlled trial

Laurin Alexandra Conlin1 Performance & Physique Enhancement Laboratory, Exercise Science Program, Department of Educational and Psychological StudiesUniversity of South Florida4202 E. Fowler Ave., PED 21433620TampaFLUSA

Danielle Trina Aguilar1 Performance & Physique Enhancement Laboratory, Exercise Science Program, Department of Educational and Psychological StudiesUniversity of South Florida4202 E. Fowler Ave., PED 21433620TampaFLUSA

Gavin Elliot Rogers1 Performance & Physique Enhancement Laboratory, Exercise Science Program, Department of Educational and Psychological StudiesUniversity of South Florida4202 E. Fowler Ave., PED 21433620TampaFLUSA

Bill I Campbell1 Performance & Physique Enhancement Laboratory, Exercise Science Program, Department of Educational and Psychological StudiesUniversity of South Florida4202 E. Fowler Ave., PED 21433620TampaFLUSACorrespondence[email protected]

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Article: 52 | Published online: 01 Apr 2022

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