The “Fat or Fit Paradox” in Postmenopausal Women: A Cross-Sectional Study on the Association Between Skeletal Muscle Mass, Adiposity, and Muscle Strength

SUMMARY Background. The “Fat or Fit Paradox” denotes an intriguing association between muscle mass and adiposity in older individuals, challenging conventional beliefs on health and fitness. This investigation seeks to elucidate this paradoxical relationship in a cohort of postmenopausal women. Methods. In a cross-sectional study, we assessed the correlation between skeletal muscle mass and body … Continued