Why Strength Training is Non-Negotiable - Solo Episode
Dec 28, 2022
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In this episode, the host discusses why strength training is essential for longevity and health, touching on topics such as frailty, muscle medicine, sarcopenia, mitochondrial dysfunction, and osteoporosis. She emphasizes the importance of building muscle for overall health, combatting age-related issues, and looking younger. The episode explores the concept of TOFI (thin on the outside, fat on the inside) and compares BMI to DEXA for assessing body composition.
Strength training is essential for overall health and longevity, especially as we age.
Muscle mass plays a crucial role in preventing age-related conditions like sarcopenia and frailty.
Building muscle not only improves physical health but also contributes to mental well-being and resilience.
Deep dives
Muscle as Medicine: The Foundation of Longevity and Health
Strength training is emphasized as a critical component for a long and healthy life, especially in the context of current challenges like the ongoing pandemic. Dr. Tina underscores the transformative power of strength training, highlighting personal experiences with improved overall well-being, endurance, and even mental health. The episode delves into the dearth of conversation around the medicinal benefits of strength training, positioning it not just for aesthetics but for essential health resilience in the face of a myriad of challenges.
Scalp and Hair Health: DV's Solutions for Hair Issues
The episode explores the significance of scalp and hair health, addressing common concerns like hair loss and thinning. A brand called DV is introduced, offering specialized products such as scalp serum, shampoo, and conditioner. These products contain key ingredients like copper tripeptide 1, caffeine, and tea tree oil, known for promoting healthy hair growth, nourishing scalp, and reducing oil buildup. Listeners are offered a special discount to enhance their hair and scalp care routine.
Metabolic Health Tracking with Lumen: Understanding and Improving Metabolism
The podcast delves into the Lumen device, a tool that measures metabolism based on breath analysis. Dr. Tina highlights the device's ability to provide insights into whether the body is burning fats or carbs, tailoring nutritional recommendations accordingly. The discussion emphasizes the critical role of metabolic flexibility in overall health, stressing the importance of efficient substrate utilization for optimal bodily functions.
Strength Training Program Launch: Empowerment Through Physical Health
Dr. Tina announces the launch of a comprehensive strength training program, emphasizing inclusivity for individuals of all fitness levels. The program aims to provide structured guidance on safe and effective strength training, leveraging Dr. Tina's background in rehabilitation and physical therapy. With a focus on joint-friendly movements, the program offers a valuable resource for building muscle, enhancing mobility, and promoting overall wellness.
Impact of Muscle Mass on Health and Longevity: Combating Sarcopenia and Frailty
The podcast underscores the critical role of muscle mass in combating age-related conditions like sarcopenia and frailty. Dr. Tina discusses the implications of muscle wasting, emphasizing its link to various health issues, including osteoporosis and increased mortality risk. Strengthening the argument for strength training, the discussion highlights the transformative effects of building and maintaining muscle mass for overall health and resilience.
EP 73: On this episode of the Dr. Tyna Show, I am going solo to talk about my favorite topic and why I believe that strength training is Non-Negotiable, especially as we age. I cannot emphasize enough how critical muscle mass is in order to live a long and healthy life, and in this episode I am going to explain why.
Topics Covered In This Episode:
3:00 My new strength training program
7:20 What is frailty?
17:21 Why is muscle medicine?
20:00 What is Sarcopenia and how it’s caused
25:50 Mitochondrial dysfunction and Sarcopenia
28:50 What building muscle does to your health
32:21 What causes mitochondrial dysfunction?
33:50 How to look younger
36:20 Cancer versus muscle mass. How to train for life
38:07 Thin on the outside, fat on the inside (TOFI) aka skinny fat
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.
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