Building muscle isn’t just about aesthetics — it’s about survival. 💪
In this episode of The Dr. Layne Norton Podcast, I break down why muscle is the most underrated organ of health. You’ll hear how it lowers your risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, infections, Alzheimer’s, and depression — while also protecting against falls, fractures, and the effects of aging.
We’ll dive into:
- How muscle acts like an endocrine organ, releasing myokines that fight disease and slow tumor growth.
- Why more muscle means longer life, better quality of life, and faster recovery if you get sick.
- The myth that you “can’t build muscle after a certain age” — and why it’s total BS.
- How just 50 minutes of resistance training a week can change your health trajectory.
If you want to live longer, feel stronger, and age on your own terms, this is the episode you don’t want to skip.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00:00 - Intro
0:02:18 - Muscle for Vanity
0:03:39 - Cultural Perception of Muscles
0:06:13 - Women in the Gym
0:08:11 - Muscle for Health
0:10:34 - Sarcopenia
0:15:28 - Insulin Sensitivity
0:22:59 - Workout Builder
0:23:54 - Sink Metaphor
0:26:07 - Organ of Health
0:28:11 - Quality of Life
0:32:35 - Cardiovascular Disease Mortality
0:36:35 - Cancer Mortality
0:42:44 - Other Mortality
0:44:45 - Risk of Disease
0:49:22 - Mental Health
0:56:19 - Pain & Injuries
0:57:35 - Team Biolayne
0:58:26 - Wasting Diseases
1:00:59 - Anyone Can Build Muscle
1:03:20 - Outro
SHOW NOTES
https://biolayne.com/podcasts/dr-layne-norton-podcast/why-you-should-try-to-build-muscle-episode-11
