Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee BITESIZE | The Critical Importance of Strength Training | Dr Gabrielle Lyon #397
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Oct 26, 2023 
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, an osteopathic doctor board certified in family medicine, discusses the vital importance of muscle for health. She argues that the real health crisis isn't excess fat, but a lack of muscle. The conversation highlights how strength training can enhance body composition, lower disease risk, and boost energy levels. Lyon emphasizes the need to prioritize muscle health, especially as we age, and reveals practical tips for incorporating strength training and high-intensity interval workouts into our lives.
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Muscle and Longevity
- Muscle is the organ of longevity and can change our lives.
- The healthier your muscle mass, the greater your survivability across nearly all disease states.
Overlooking Muscle
- Society focuses too much on losing weight and not enough on gaining muscle.
- Metabolic diseases often start in skeletal muscle, which has been overlooked.
Physical Activity
- Engage in high-intensity movement and lift heavy things.
- Muscle is the pinnacle of health and wellness, yet it's become optional to use it.