The Role of Skeletal Muscle in Metabolic Health

When most people think about getting in shape, their first priority is usually fat loss - and for good reason. Excess adipose tissue can, in many cases, contribute to or exacerbate dozens of other health problems. But what if instead of focusing on losing fat, you focused on gaining muscle? Lean muscle tissue is a metabolic workhorse. It strengthens your bones, acts as a natural glucose storage location and helps to balance your hormones. Interestingly, it’s often faster to build muscle than it is to shed fat, and the two often go head-in-hand.

Listen and learn:

• Why lean muscle tissue tests are inaccurate
• The future of D3-creatine tests for accurate “weigh in” of muscle mass
• The correlation between lean muscle, bone density, and reduced all-cause mortality
• Weights vs bodyweight exercise: can you do it at home?
• The minimum effective dose for change

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ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a physician and the founder of the Institute of Muscle-Centric Medicine. She is the author of a soon-to-be released book, Forever Strong. 

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