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Do you track your weight, hoping to see the numbers drop? What if the scale is deceiving you about true health, muscle, and healthy aging? Many believe they understand the keys to a vibrant later life, but conventional wisdom often overlooks a critical truth.
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Oct 7
Recap: Why you should eat 30 different plants every week | Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall & Tim Spector
Today, we’re talking about plants. For years, our diets have been guided by a simple three word slogan: ‘five a day’. While it’s well established that eating fruit and vegetables is good for us, some experts believe the ‘five a day’ message puts too much emphasis on quantity, and ... Show More
16m 45s
Oct 2
HRV vs. VO2 max vs. ECG: Which wearable metric ACTUALLY matters? | Prof. Malcolm Findlay
Is your smartwatch just a fun gadget, or a serious medical device? In this episode, Jonathan Wolf is joined by Dr. Malcolm Findlay, a leading consultant cardiologist, to explore the powerful health data available on your wrist. They decode the most misunderstood metric, Heart Rat ... Show More
47m 29s
May 2025
The Truth About Women’s Metabolism, Muscle & Fat Loss at Every Age | Abbie Smith-Ryan, PhD
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Abbie Smith-Ryan—one of the leading researchers in exercise physiology and women’s metabolism—to unpack the science of how women should be training through perimenopause, postmenopause, and beyond. We dive into the physiological changes that imp ... Show More
1h 24m
Dec 2024
The Science of Losing Fat and Keeping Muscle | Dr. Mike Israetel
In this episode of The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show, I sit down with Dr. Mike Israetel, an exercise physiologist and co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, to break down the science of sustainable fat loss and muscle gain. We explore the essential strategies for transforming your ph ... Show More
1h 50m
Jan 2025
Growing MUSCLES Over 50 Years of Age
Losing weight should help you live longer, but it’s not always that simple. As you age, it’s vital to maintain a healthy amount of lean muscle mass. Ozempic is very popular for weight loss, but trials have shown that it can cause muscle loss, not just fat loss. One study compared ... Show More
7m 56s
Jan 2024
Q&A 466: A Guide To Essential Amino Acids, The Best Fat Loss Supplements, Can You Gain Muscle If You're Old, Pelvic Tilt Fixes & Much More!
News Flashes Brand new research on essential amino acids (EAAs) by the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) is enormously beneficial when it comes to wrapping your head around why EAAs are one of my top, go-to supplements of all time: "International Society of Sports ... Show More
57m 40s
Jul 2024
Is Skeletal Muscle the Secret to Lifelong Health? | Dr. Mike Israetel
I sit down with Dr. Mike Israetel, founder of RP Strength, to discuss the crucial role of skeletal muscle in health and longevity. We delve into the science behind muscle hypertrophy, strength maintenance, and why building muscle is essential as we age. Dr. Israetel shares eviden ... Show More
1h 23m
Sep 2024
Why Building Muscle is Key to Longevity | Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
Muscle isn’t just about strength—it’s about longevity, metabolic health, and even immune function. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon to uncover the critical role that skeletal muscle plays in our overall health. We dive deep into muscle as an endocrine organ, it ... Show More
1h 22m
Jul 2024
2648: How Many Calories Does a Pound of Muscle Burn - Really? by Christian Finn of Muscle Evo on Physical Fitness
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com.Episode 2648:Christian Finn debunks the myth that each pound of muscle burns 50-100 extra calories daily, revealing it’s actually cl ... Show More
13m 56s
Jun 2025
The Importance of Weight Training, Protein, and Muscle
Muscle plays a powerful role in keeping us healthy and living longer, but most people start losing it after age 30—and that loss can drive chronic disease and early aging. The good news is that strength training and eating enough protein can help prevent this decline, improve blo ... Show More
1h 6m