Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth 2473: Being Sedentary is Deadly (Listener Coaching)
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Nov 22, 2024 Being sedentary can be as bad for you as smoking! The hosts discuss the importance of regular movement and strength training for overall health. Adam shares insights on using creatine for better sleep and his unique protein shake hack. They delve into the entertaining chaos of a family cooking night with chili cheese dogs, and explore the rising trend of gummy supplements. Listeners get tips on maintaining muscle while managing cardio, and personal stories highlight the joys and challenges of parenthood, emphasizing patience and resilience.
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Sedentary Lifestyle Dangers and Muscle Building Benefits
- Prolonged sitting is detrimental to health, comparable to smoking and obesity, impacting mental and metabolic health.
- Building muscle significantly protects against the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle, improving metabolic health and insulin sensitivity.
Strength Training for Metabolic Health
- Strength training increases muscle mass, which serves as 'gas tanks' to store excess carbohydrates, preventing them from converting to body fat.
- This improves metabolic flexibility and helps manage calorie intake fluctuations.
Muscle Mass Prevents Severe Injury
- Adam Schafer's neighbor's guest, after being bucked off a mule, was told by doctors that his significant muscle mass prevented paralysis or death.
- This highlights the protective benefits of muscle beyond just metabolic health.