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The Peter Attia Drive

#239 ‒ The science of strength, muscle, and training for longevity | Andy Galpin, Ph.D. (PART I)

Jan 23, 2023
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Andy Galpin, a Professor of Kinesiology, discusses muscle adaptation and training for longevity. Topics include hypertrophy, energy sources for muscles, muscle fibers, and designing a program for adding muscle and strength.
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  • Muscle cells are adaptable and responsive, regenerating and adapting to various demands placed on them through exercise and training.
  • Muscle contractions require energy from ATP, which is produced through various metabolic pathways such as the breakdown of creatine phosphate, glucose, and fat.

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Muscle Structure and Contraction

Muscle cells, known as muscle fibers, are large and multinucleated. They contract in response to signals from the nervous system. Skeletal muscle fibers are surrounded by connective tissue, which bundles together to form muscles and attach to bones via tendons. The process of muscle contraction involves a signal from the nerve, causing the muscle fiber to contract. The muscle then pulls on the connective tissue, which in turn pulls on the bone, resulting in movement. The muscle cells are highly adaptable and responsive. They have the ability to regenerate and adapt to various demands placed on them, such as exercise and training.

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