How To Be "Forever Strong", Creating The Right Amount of FRICTION In Your Life, Official Protein Rules & More, With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

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Jan 29, 2026

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, physician and Muscle-Centric Medicine® advocate, New York Times bestselling author of Forever Strong. She talks about muscle as an endocrine organ and its role in metabolic and sexual health. Short, practical strategies for purposeful friction to build resilience. Clear protein rules for aging: daily targets, pulsing, and meal-size guidance. Travel-friendly strength hacks and cardio approaches that protect muscle.

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Muscle As An Endocrine Organ

Muscle is an endocrine organ that influences hormones and whole-body health.
Gabrielle Lyon argues physicians should study muscle biology like any other organ.

ADVICE

Scale Protein With Age

Increase protein needs with age and aim for 0.7–1.0 g per pound of target body weight.
Gabrielle Lyon recommends the older you are, the closer to 1.0 g per pound you should target.

ADVICE

Progressive Stimulus Over Pure Load

Use progressive stimulus via tempo, volume, angle, and days instead of only lifting heavier.
That approach reduces injury risk by letting tendons adapt with muscles.

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Full Show Notes: bengreenfieldlife.com/foreverstrong

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is an accomplished physician and the New York Times bestselling author of FOREVER STRONG: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well and author of the just released , The Forever Strong PLAYBOOK.

Her groundbreaking Muscle-Centric Medicine® approach places muscle at the center of disease prevention, metabolic health, and true vitality. And while she works with and trains elite athletes, military operatives, and public figures, she's equally focused on building strength and resilience at home, raising two young children while actively living her philosophy with her husband, a retired Navy SEAL.

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