2187: Why Building Muscle Is More Important Than Losing Fat With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
Release Date: 10/19/2023
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info_outlineIn this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak to Dr. Gabrielle Lyon about the role muscle plays in overall health and longevity.
- We are not overfat but under-muscled. (1:57)
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What makes muscle so protective as an organ? (4:51)
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Why are doctors so slow to change their paradigm of thinking around building muscle? (7:49)
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How insulin resistance affects the body. (11:47)
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The disconnect with measuring strength vs. muscle mass. (17:33)
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If you want to have a healthy brain, MOVE! (22:47)
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How do we move the needle to get people to lift weights? (27:28)
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The effect muscle has on hormones. (38:33)
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Why are nutrition conversations steeped in politics? (46:22)
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How does building muscle help with organ health? (1:05:45)
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Why we must stop talking about protein as a generic term. (1:09:19)
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Creatine is an anti-aging/longevity supplement. (1:14:36)
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Having concerns over the anti-animal narrative. (1:18:12)
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The myths surrounding kids and exercise/tech. (1:22:12)
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How dietary cholesterol can positively affect muscle strength. (1:26:11)
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Feeling the responsibility to help people and change lives. (1:27:37)
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How actions will ALWAYS trump words. (1:31:23)
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Making the case for the benefits of strength training. (1:33:58)
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You move your body; you move your mind. (1:39:25)
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A PSA for EVERY trainer out there. (1:40:11)
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Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well – Book by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
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Featured Guest/People Mentioned
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Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram
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Dr. Rand McClain (@dr.randmcclain) Instagram
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Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram
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Peter Ballerstedt, PhD (@grassbased) Instagram
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Bedros Keuilian (@bedroskeuilian) Instagram
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Ed Mylett (@edmylett) Instagram