Fit Fat Paradox Explained: Fitness vs. Fatness for Longevity & Health

For years, we've been told that losing weight is the key to better health. But what if everything you thought you knew about fitness and fatness is wrong? In this episode, Discover Strength CEO and exercise physiologist Luke Carlson unpacks the science behind the Fit and Fat Paradox — revealing why being aerobically fit and strong matters far more than the number on the scale.

You’ll learn:

• Why fitness (VO2 Max and strength) trumps weight as a predictor of mortality
• How healthcare professionals and even fitness experts fall into anti-fat bias
• The surprising role strength training plays in improving both aerobic capacity and longevity
• Why resistance training should be the cornerstone of your exercise routine if you're serious about health

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