The Science of Strength Training: Learn How Lifting Weights (Even Light Ones) Helps You Lose Weight, Feel Better, and Live Longer

Published: Oct. 30, 2023, 4:05 a.m.

b'Are you missing the one thing that would make all the difference in your effort to be healthier? I was. And the thing I was missing was weight training.\\n\\n\\n\\nIn this episode, you will learn from Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a medical doctor who is fellowship-trained in nutritional sciences and geriatrics. \\n\\n\\n\\nDr. Lyon is a renowned researcher, pioneer, and founder of the Institute for Muscle Centric Medicine. She is the New York Times best-selling author of Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well\\xa0and has decades of experience to share with you.\\n\\n\\n\\nIn this conversation, Dr. Lyon discusses topics like:\\n\\n\\n\\nWhat the heck muscle-centric medicine is.\\nHow your muscles are the largest organ in your body and why that matters.\\nThe way muscles improve your brain and body health.\\nThe connection between your waistline measurement and brain output.\\nThe power of protein and what it does for your muscles.\\nWhat type of protein counts and what doesn\\u2019t.\\nHow to get the right amount of protein if you are vegan or vegetarian.\\nThe amount of protein you need for better hormone balance.\\nDr. Lyon\\u2019s protein recommendations for every meal.\\nThe surprising cause of disease and obesity, according to research.\\nHow disease may begin in the skeletal muscle.\\nWhy building muscle helps you sleep better.\\nThe minimum amount of weight resistance that will still give you results.\\nHow to begin strength training if the gym intimidates you.\\nWhy yoga might not be making your muscles stronger.\\nWhat leucine is and why you need it to build muscle.\\nWhy myokines are so important for muscles, energy, and immune function.\\n\\n\\n\\nYou can purchase Dr. Lyon\\u2019s book, \\u2018Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well\\u2019, here: https://a.co/d/3zgEDLB\\n\\n\\n\\nFollow Dr. Lyon:\\n\\n\\n\\nInstagram: instagram.com/drgabriellelyon\\n\\n\\n\\nWebpage: drgabriellelyon.com\\n\\n\\n\\nWatch the episodes on YouTube: https://bit.ly/45OWCNr\\n\\n\\n\\nCheck out my book,\\xa0The High 5 Habit: https://a.co/d/g1DQ8Pt\\n\\n\\n\\nFollow me:\\n\\n\\n\\nInstagram: https://bit.ly/3QfG8bb\\n\\n\\n\\nThe Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/49bg4GP\\n\\n\\n\\nLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/46Mh0QB\\n\\n\\n\\nTikTok:\\xa0https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v\\n\\n\\n\\nSign up for my newsletter:\\xa0https://bit.ly/46PVnPs \\n\\n\\n\\nWant more resources? Go to my podcast page at melrobbins.com/podcast.\\n\\n\\n\\nDisclaimer'