

#365 ‒ Training for longevity: A roundtable on building strength, preventing injury, meeting protein needs, guidance for women and youth athletes, and more | Gabrielle Lyon, Mike Boyle, Jeff Cavaliere
1214 snips Sep 22, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Gabrielle Lyon, a specialist in muscle-centric medicine and author, joins veteran strength coach Mike Boyle and physical therapist Jeff Cavaliere. Together, they unpack the significance of resistance training for longevity and health. They explore dietary protein needs based on age, the benefits of unilateral exercises, and the importance of avoiding risky workouts. The trio also discusses the pitfalls of youth sports specialization and stress the need for variety to promote long-term athletic development.
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Muscle As The Central Organ For Longevity
- Maintaining muscle mass and strength is central to healthspan and longevity.
- Skeletal muscle acts as a metabolic organ influencing glucose and fat metabolism.
Four-Decade Coaching Range
- Mike Boyle described coaching ages 11 to late 80s and avoiding gym entry before 11.
- He trains multi-generation families and an 89-year-old client who still worked.
Prioritize Attendance Over Intensity
- Get people to show up consistently; two sessions a week yields big changes over a year.
- Keep sessions simple, progressive, and focused on attendance rather than maximal effort.