"Impacts of Step Reduction & Fighting Sarcopenia" with Dr. Sara Oikawa feat. Taylor Melvin, Exercise Physiologist & Iconic Trainer

On this week's episode of "The Discover Strength Podcast" I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Sara Oikawa from the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI). Dr. Oikawa earned her Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD. from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. At McMaster she had the distinction of studying under Dr. Stuart Phillips, widely regarded as the preeminent researcher on Protein Metabolism in the entire world.

Dr. Oikawa and I spoke about a paper she published in 2019 "The Impact of Step Reduction on Muscle Health in Aging: Protein and Exercise as Countermeasures." Which you can find a link to here. Our main focus of discussion was the negative impacts even small periods of step reduction or decreases in activity levels can have on aging and even younger populations. We discussed strategies to mitigate these negative consequences, and best practices through exercise and supplementation to fight of age related Sarcopenia (muscle and strength loss).

Please enjoy this episode with the brilliant Dr. Sara Oikawa, and make sure to like and subscribe to the podcast. 

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