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

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<p>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.</p><p> </p><p>In this episode, you will learn from Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a medical doctor who is fellowship-trained in nutritional sciences and geriatrics. </p><p> </p><p>Dr. 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 <i>Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well</i> and has decades of experience to share with you.</p><p> </p><p>In this conversation, Dr. Lyon discusses topics like:</p><p> </p><ul><li>What the heck muscle-centric medicine is.</li><li>How your muscles are the largest organ in your body and why that matters.</li><li>The way muscles improve your brain and body health.</li><li>The connection between your waistline measurement and brain output.</li><li>The power of protein and what it does for your muscles.</li><li>What type of protein counts and what doesn’t.</li><li>How to get the right amount of protein if you are vegan or vegetarian.</li><li>The amount of protein you need for better hormone balance.</li><li>Dr. Lyon’s protein recommendations for every meal.</li><li>The surprising cause of disease and obesity, according to research.</li><li>How disease may begin in the skeletal muscle.</li><li>Why building muscle helps you sleep better.</li><li>The minimum amount of weight resistance that will still give you results.</li><li>How to begin strength training if the gym intimidates you.</li><li>Why yoga might not be making your muscles stronger.</li><li>What leucine is and why you need it to build muscle.</li><li>Why myokines are so important for muscles, energy, and immune function.</li></ul><p> </p><p>You can purchase Dr. Lyon’s book, ‘Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well’, here: <a href="https://a.co/d/3zgEDLB" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/3zgEDLB</a></p><p> </p><p>Follow Dr. Lyon:</p><p> </p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drgabriellelyon" target="_blank">instagram.com/drgabriellelyon</a></p><p> </p><p>Webpage: <a href="https://drgabriellelyon.com/" target="_blank">drgabriellelyon.com</a></p><p> </p><p>Watch the episodes on YouTube: <a href="https://bit.ly/45OWCNr" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/45OWCNr</a></p><p> </p><p>Check out my book,<i> The High 5 Habit</i>: <a href="https://a.co/d/g1DQ8Pt" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/g1DQ8Pt</a></p><p> </p><p>Follow me:</p><p> </p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://bit.ly/3QfG8bb" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3QfG8bb</a></p><p> </p><p>The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram: <a href="https://bit.ly/49bg4GP" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/49bg4GP</a></p><p> </p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://bit.ly/46Mh0QB" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/46Mh0QB</a></p><p> </p><p>TikTok:<a href="https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v" target="_blank"> https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v</a></p><p> </p><p>Sign up for my newsletter:<a href="https://bit.ly/46PVnPs" target="_blank"> https://bit.ly/46PVnPs </a></p><p> </p><p>Want more resources? Go to my podcast page at <a href="https://melrobbins.com/podcast" target="_blank">melrobbins.com/podcast</a>.</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/disclaimer" target="_blank">Disclaimer</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>