The Answer Is The Gym | Quick + Dirty

Feb 28, 2025

Discover why muscle is a game-changer for your health and metabolism. The obsession with being 'skinny' is challenged, highlighting the essential role of muscle in maintaining insulin sensitivity. Strength training isn't just for aesthetics; it's critical for reducing diabetes risk and promoting longevity. Explore which muscle groups to focus on, and learn how building muscle can enhance your overall well-being and combat age-related health issues.

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INSIGHT

Muscle's Importance

Muscle mass is crucial for overall health, not just aesthetics.
It drives metabolic and insulin sensitivity, impacting hormones, immunity, and bone health.

ADVICE

Protein and Strength Training

Prioritize protein intake, especially in middle age, for better body composition and muscle building.
Combine it with strength training, as protein alone isn't enough.

ANECDOTE

Dr. Moore's Protein Struggles

Dr. Moore shares her personal struggles with under-eating protein while strength training.
This leads to suboptimal body composition and even insulin resistance symptoms.

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EP. 196: In this Quick & Dirty episode, I’m diving into why muscle isn’t just helpful — it’s absolutely essential for your health. You literally cannot fix your metabolism, your hormones, or your long-term health without it, and I’ll explain exactly why this is the hill I’m willing to die on. Muscle is finally getting the attention it deserves, so let’s talk about why it matters, what it actually does for your body, and which muscle groups I want you to focus on.

Topics Discussed:

→ The obsession with being “skinny”

→ Muscle and insulin sensitivity

→ Muscle’s role in metabolic health

→ How strength training reduces risk of diabetes

→ The muscle groups that matter most

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On This Episode We Cover:

→ 00:00:00 - Introduction

→ 00:00:37 - The obsession with “skinny”

→ 00:04:14 - Health impacts of strength training

→ 00:06:36 - Reducing risk of diabetes

→ 00:09:17 - Muscle groups to train

→ 00:10:30 - Insulin sensitivity

Show Links:

→Dr Tyna’s strength corner

Further Listening:

→Dr Tyna’s Strength Training Playlist

Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided in this podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided in this blog/podcast and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Tyna Moore. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.