FoundMyFitness #076 Building Muscle with Resistance Exercise and Reassessing Protein Intake | Stuart Phillips, PhD
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Jun 29, 2022 
Stuart Phillips, PhD, is a leading kinesiology professor at McMaster University, specializing in exercise and nutrition's effects on muscle health. In this conversation, he highlights the critical role of muscle for longevity and the need for older adults to increase protein intake. He questions if current protein recommendations are too low and discusses the effects of anabolic resistance, especially in aging. Practical tips on protein timing and recovery strategies provide actionable insights, making a strong case for resistance training as a means to combat muscle loss.
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Muscle Importance
- Maintaining muscle mass is crucial for health, especially as we age.
- Muscle mass is a significant part of lean mass and is highly hydrated.
Muscle and Mortality
- Muscle mass correlates inversely with mortality.
- Loss of muscle mass, strength, and gait speed are strong indicators of declining health.
Sarcopenia Onset
- Humans lose about 1% of muscle mass per year, starting in their 30s or 40s.
- Strength declines faster than muscle mass, indicating quality changes.