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Oct 2023
1h 12m

The Science of Strength Training: Learn ...

Mel Robbins
About this episode

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

 

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