#234 - Why your workout isn’t working for you and what to do instead for improved metabolic health and body composition | Dr. Gabrielle Lyon & Dr. Casey Means

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Oct 12, 2023

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Gabrielle Lyon

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Casey Means

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and Dr. Casey Means discuss the importance of strength-training and protein intake for muscle mass and metabolic health, highlighting why gaining muscle is more important than losing fat. They also address the benefits of focusing on metabolic health during menopause and the significance of tracking glucose levels for weight management and disease prevention.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

The Significance of Muscle Health in Healthcare

02:47 • 11min

The Impact of Tracking Glucose Levels and Optimizing Metabolic Health

14:13 • 2min

The Importance of Skeletal Muscle for Overall Health

15:51 • 35min

Creatine as a Supplement for Women: Impact on Brain Function and Athletic Performance

50:32 • 8min

The Importance of Mindset and a Unique Approach in a Health Book

58:27 • 3min

Diet and exercise culture tends to prioritize calorie restriction and calorie burning via cardio workouts. While fat loss is beneficial, building and maintaining healthy muscle mass is also crucial for metabolic health and longevity. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and Dr. Casey Means discuss Lyon’s book “Forever Strong,” why strength-training should be a priority for workout routines, how muscle is the body’s metabolic currency, and why boosting protein intake aids in adding and preserving muscle mass.

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🎙 What Gabrielle Lyon, DO, & Casey Means, MD, discuss:

(03:43) — Dr. Casey Means shares her enthusiasm for Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s book

(09:03) — Muscle is our metabolic currency

(19:38) — According to Dr. Lyon, gaining muscle is more important than losing fat

(23:56) — Muscle mass is protective against sarcopenia

(31:08) — Dr. Means raises the question about menopause

(31:59) — The benefits of focusing on metabolic health in the menopause transition

(36:39) — Dr. Lyon encourages people to reevaluate the type of exercise they are doing

(39:14) — Dr. Lyon discusses the importance of getting enough protein

(43:15) — Dr. Lyon discusses the timing of protein intake

(51:13) — Dr. Lyon discusses supplementation with creatine

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