Background: Recent findings suggest that higher levels of intermuscular adipose tissue
(IMAT) are associated with glucose dysregulation, lower levels of muscle strength, and a
heightened risk of disability. Although several studies have described adaptations in muscle
after reduced physical activity, the change in IMAT in healthy young adults is unknown.
Objective: The objective was to determine whether reduced lower limb activity alters IMAT in
healthy young adults and to assess whether this change affects muscle strength loss …