The Mel Robbins Podcast

The Science of Strength Training: Learn How Lifting Weights (Even Light Ones) Helps You Lose Weight, Feel Better, and Live Longer

Oct 30, 2023

01:12:47

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Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a medical doctor fellowship-trained in nutritional sciences and geriatrics, talks about the benefits of weight training. She explains how muscles are the largest organ in the body and how they improve brain and body health. Dr. Lyon also discusses the power of protein, the surprising cause of disease, and the minimum amount of weight resistance needed for results.

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Skeletal muscles are the largest organ in the body, playing a crucial role in weight loss, energy boost, and overall health.

Dietary protein, especially high-quality animal-based protein, is essential for promoting muscle growth and health.

Resistance training, including weightlifting, is crucial for improving muscle strength, body composition, and overall well-being.

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Importance of Skeletal Muscles for Health

The largest organ in the body is skeletal muscle, making up 40% of body weight. Skeletal muscles are essential for effective weight loss, boosting energy, burning fat, and promoting overall health. When skeletal muscles contract, they release myokines, which mediate communication between muscles and other organs, supporting bone health, brain health, and nutrient utilization. By prioritizing the health of skeletal muscles through dietary protein and exercise training, individuals can improve body composition, reverse diabetes, and fight heart disease and cancer.

How to Make Muscle Magic

01:18

Managing Body Composition in Women Through a High Protein Diet

00:55

Unlocking Health Benefits through Healthy Skeletal Muscle

02:04

Sponsors and the Importance of Sleep and Emotional Support

02:19

Introduction

3min

The Muscle-Centric Approach to Health

12min

Sponsor Break: Kachava, Rosetta Stone, and Shopify

6min

Building and Strengthening Muscles: Simple Changes for Positive Transformation

11min

Sponsors and the Importance of Sleep and Emotional Support

2min

The Power of Healthy Skeletal Muscle

5min

The Benefits of Protein and Resistance Training

20min

The Minimum Amount of Time for Strength Training

20min

Struggling to Speak and Advice on Melting Body Fat

3min

Are you missing the one thing that would make all the difference in your effort to be healthier? I was. And the thing I was missing was weight training.

In this episode, you will learn from Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a medical doctor who is fellowship-trained in nutritional sciences and geriatrics.

Dr. Lyon is a renowned researcher, pioneer, and founder of the Institute for Muscle Centric Medicine. She is the New York Times best-selling author of Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well and has decades of experience to share with you.

In this conversation, Dr. Lyon discusses topics like:

What the heck muscle-centric medicine is.
How your muscles are the largest organ in your body and why that matters.
The way muscles improve your brain and body health.
The connection between your waistline measurement and brain output.
The power of protein and what it does for your muscles.
What type of protein counts and what doesn’t.
How to get the right amount of protein if you are vegan or vegetarian.
The amount of protein you need for better hormone balance.
Dr. Lyon’s protein recommendations for every meal.
The surprising cause of disease and obesity, according to research.
How disease may begin in the skeletal muscle.
Why building muscle helps you sleep better.
The minimum amount of weight resistance that will still give you results.
How to begin strength training if the gym intimidates you.
Why yoga might not be making your muscles stronger.
What leucine is and why you need it to build muscle.
Why myokines are so important for muscles, energy, and immune function.

You can purchase Dr. Lyon’s book, ‘Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well’, here: https://a.co/d/3zgEDLB

Follow Dr. Lyon:

Instagram: instagram.com/drgabriellelyon

Webpage: drgabriellelyon.com

Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://bit.ly/45OWCNr

Check out my book, The High 5 Habit: https://a.co/d/g1DQ8Pt

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LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/46Mh0QB

TikTok: https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v

Want more resources? Go to my podcast page at melrobbins.com/podcast.

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The Mel Robbins Podcast

The Science of Strength Training: Learn How Lifting Weights (Even Light Ones) Helps You Lose Weight, Feel Better, and Live Longer

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Importance of Skeletal Muscles for Health

The Role of Dietary Protein in Muscle Health

The Benefits of Resistance Training

Importance of Muscle-Centric Medical Approach

Benefits of Protein and Resistance Training

How to Make Muscle Magic

Managing Body Composition in Women Through a High Protein Diet

Unlocking Health Benefits through Healthy Skeletal Muscle

Sponsors and the Importance of Sleep and Emotional Support

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The Science of Strength Training: Learn How Lifting Weights (Even Light Ones) Helps You Lose Weight, Feel Better, and Live Longer

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Importance of Skeletal Muscles for Health

The Role of Dietary Protein in Muscle Health

The Benefits of Resistance Training

Importance of Muscle-Centric Medical Approach

Benefits of Protein and Resistance Training

How to Make Muscle Magic

Managing Body Composition in Women Through a High Protein Diet

Unlocking Health Benefits through Healthy Skeletal Muscle

Sponsors and the Importance of Sleep and Emotional Support

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