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The Impact of Strength Training on Hormones and Aging
Dr. Dr. Lion discusses the impact of strength training on aging and hormone levels. He highlights the difference between cardio bunnies and those who lift weights, with the latter appearing to age better. The conversation then shifts to the role of muscle in affecting hormones, particularly in relation to obesity and fertility issues.
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak to Dr. Gabrielle Lyon about the role muscle plays in overall health and longevity.
What makes muscle so protective as an organ? (4:51)
Why are doctors so slow to change their paradigm of thinking around building muscle? (7:49)
How insulin resistance affects the body. (11:47)
The disconnect with measuring strength vs. muscle mass. (17:33)
If you want to have a healthy brain, MOVE! (22:47)
How do we move the needle to get people to lift weights? (27:28)
The effect muscle has on hormones. (38:33)
Why are nutrition conversations steeped in politics? (46:22)
How does building muscle help with organ health? (1:05:45)
Why we must stop talking about protein as a generic term. (1:09:19)
Creatine is an anti-aging/longevity supplement. (1:14:36)
Having concerns over the anti-animal narrative. (1:18:12)
The myths surrounding kids and exercise/tech. (1:22:12)
How dietary cholesterol can positively affect muscle strength. (1:26:11)
Feeling the responsibility to help people and change lives. (1:27:37)
How actions will ALWAYS trump words. (1:31:23)
Making the case for the benefits of strength training. (1:33:58)
You move your body; you move your mind. (1:39:25)
A PSA for EVERY trainer out there. (1:40:11)
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Featured Guest/People Mentioned
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram
Dr. Rand McClain (@dr.randmcclain) Instagram
Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram
Peter Ballerstedt, PhD (@grassbased) Instagram
Bedros Keuilian (@bedroskeuilian) Instagram
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