MindPump exposes the RAW TRUTH about health, fitness, nutrition and more... Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer & Justin Andrews pull back the curtain on the mythology, snake oil and pseudo-science that pervades the fitness industry and present science-backed solutions that result in increased muscular development and performance while simultaneously emphasizing health. No fitness institution or fitness "truth" is safe from their quick wit and over 40 years of combined experience in the fitness industry. Produced by Doug Egge. Find Mind Pump and the Mind Pump hosts on Instragram @mindpumpmedia, @mindpumpsal, @mindpumpadam, @mindpumpjustin & @mindpumpdoug and at mindpumppodcast.com. Get expertly programmed Mind Pump training protocols at mapsfitnessproducts.com
2187: Why Building Muscle Is More Important Than Losing Fat With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak to Dr. Gabrielle Lyon about the role muscle plays in overall health and longevity.
- We are not overfat but under-muscled. (1:57)
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What makes muscle so protective as an organ? (4:51)
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Why are doctors so slow to change their paradigm of thinking around building muscle? (7:49)
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How insulin resistance affects the body. (11:47)
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The disconnect with measuring strength vs. muscle mass. (17:33)
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If you want to have a healthy brain, MOVE! (22:47)
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How do we move the needle to get people to lift weights? (27:28)
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The effect muscle has on hormones. (38:33)
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Why are nutrition conversations steeped in politics? (46:22)
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How does building muscle help with organ health? (1:05:45)
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Why we must stop talking about protein as a generic term. (1:09:19)
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Creatine is an anti-aging/longevity supplement. (1:14:36)
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Having concerns over the anti-animal narrative. (1:18:12)
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The myths surrounding kids and exercise/tech. (1:22:12)
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How dietary cholesterol can positively affect muscle strength. (1:26:11)
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Feeling the responsibility to help people and change lives. (1:27:37)
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How actions will ALWAYS trump words. (1:31:23)
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Making the case for the benefits of strength training. (1:33:58)
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You move your body; you move your mind. (1:39:25)
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A PSA for EVERY trainer out there. (1:40:11)
Related Links/Products Mentioned
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Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well – Book by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
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Featured Guest/People Mentioned
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Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram
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Dr. Rand McClain (@dr.randmcclain) Instagram
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Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram
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Peter Ballerstedt, PhD (@grassbased) Instagram
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Bedros Keuilian (@bedroskeuilian) Instagram
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Ed Mylett (@edmylett) Instagram