Diet and exercise culture tends to prioritize calorie restriction and calorie burning via cardio workouts. While fat loss is beneficial, building and maintaining healthy muscle mass is also crucial for metabolic health and longevity. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and Dr. Casey Means discuss Lyon’s book “Forever Strong,” why strength-training should be a priority for workout routines, how muscle is the body’s metabolic currency, and why boosting protein intake aids in adding and preserving muscle mass.
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🎙 What Gabrielle Lyon, DO, & Casey Means, MD, discuss:
(00:00) — Intro
(03:09) — Dr. Casey Means shares her enthusiasm for Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s book
(08:53) — Muscle is our metabolic currency
(19:56) — According to Dr. Lyon, gaining muscle is more important than losing fat
(24:09) — Muscle mass is protective against sarcopenia
(31:47) — Dr. Means raises the question about menopause
(32:58) — The benefits of focusing on metabolic health in the menopause transition
(37:49) — Dr. Lyon encourages people to reevaluate the type of exercise they are doing
(40:32) — Dr. Lyon discusses the importance of getting enough protein
(44:34) — Dr. Lyon discusses the timing of protein intake
(52:25) — Dr. Lyon discusses supplementation with creatine
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Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LAF2o2zv7Q4?si=vXoV1hxQVCpfYOpQ
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