This is a continuation of a long topic, addressed by post number rather than by page. Start at post 1.
I read post #29 twice before replying, because I had assumed the opposite.
Frequency: three sessions per week of full-body training is easier to maintain than higher frequencies on an energy deficit. Consistency beats intensity when recovery capacity is limited.
This follows post #29 rather than contradicting it.
Intensity: using weights that allow 6 to 12 reps before fatigue is a reasonable range for preserving muscle. Heavier weights with lower reps can work but require more recovery.
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