25. Simple Strategies for Building Muscle, Aging Well and Staying Active with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

Get weekly tips from Gary Brecka on how to optimize your health and lifestyle routines - go to https://www.theultimatehuman.com/ Dr.Gabrielle Lyon https://drgabriellelyon.com/ Order Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s book Forever Strong https://www.amazon.com/shop/garybrecka/list/FCJNQHDNI27C?ref_=aipsflist_aipsfgarybrecka For more info on Gary, please click here: ⁠⁠ https://linktr.ee/thegarybrecka BODY HEALTH - USE CODE ULTIMATE10 for 10% OFF YOUR ORDER https://bodyhealth.com/ultimate BAJA GOLD SEA SALT - USE CODE ULTIMATE10 https://bajagoldsaltco.com/ultimate10 Want to feel and perform your best as you age? Gary Brecka is sitting down with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, the New York Times bestselling author of “Forever Strong” and the founder of Muscle-Centric Medicine®. Dr. Lyon shares her muscle-centric approach to aging, revealing how exercise and diet can help you avoid chronic disease and maintain mobility. She gives tips on simple things you can do for a strong and healthy life; such as resistance training, how much protein you should consume and how often, and how to address your mindset to motivate yourself for lasting change! 01:15 - Who is Dr. Gabrielle Lyon? 04:30 - What’s the difference between sick-care and wellness? 05:50 - Why did Dr. Lyon choose to focus on muscle? 08:00 - What working with end-of-life care taught her about longevity. 11:00 - The impact of skeletal muscle. 12:30 - What are the first steps towards aging better and longevity? 15:00 - Can you put on lean muscle in old age? 17:30 - Why muscle is your greatest metabolic currency. 20:30 - What is the impact of a sedentary lifestyle? 22:15 - How to motivate yourself to workout. 23:30 - Sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) starts in your thirties. 24:20 - How much protein should people consume to be healthy? 28:30 - What happens if you have a protein deficiency? 30:18 - Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s equation for protein intake. 34:25 - Dr. Lyon’s morning routine. 36:30 - What’s the impact of sodium? Are we getting too much? 38:20 - What is you opinion on Semaglutide? 42:00 - How to maintain skeletal muscle while losing weight. 44:40 - Is there a best time of day to work out? 46:15 - The #1 Key to Longevity! 48:00 - What are the best protein sources 51:45 - Is it better to snack frequently or eat a large meal? 53:45 - What data should people track to see healthy progress? 57:15 - Is cholesterol bad? 1:00:30 - Does lean muscle mass help with cholesterol? 1:01:15 - Why you have to address your mindset first. FOLLOW Gary Brecka: @garybrecka The Ultimate Human: @ultimatehumanpod Subscribe on YouTube: @ultimatehumanpodcast Dr. Gabrielle Lyon: @DrGabrielleLyon Disclaimer: The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices