Build More Muscle, Live Longer & Look Amazing - Dr Gabrielle Lyon

Dr Gabrielle Lyon is a functional medicine physician and Founder of the Institute of Muscle-Centric Medicine. Most health advice focuses on shedding excess weight. But what if your longevity, healthspan, resilience and quality of life was more determined by gaining muscle than losing fat? This isn't a bodybuilder's coping strategy, it's new science backed by mountains of data. Expect to learn why the quality of your life is a direct correlation to your muscle health, whether it's more dangerous to be over-fat or under-muscled, whether exercise is more important than nutrition, Gabrielle's favourite hacks for getting more protein in every day, whether protein timing matters, if it's possible to achieve this with a plant-based diet and much more... Sponsors: Get 15% discount on Mud/Wtr at https://mudwtr.com/mw (use code MODERNWISDOM) Get 20% discount on House Of Macadamias’ nuts at https://houseofmacadamias.com/modernwisdom (use code MW20) Get an exclusive discount from Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/MODERNWISDOM (use code MODERNWISDOM) Extra Stuff: Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom #longevity #muscle #fitness - 00:00 Life Quality Depends on Muscle Health 04:17 What is Skeletal Muscle Doing to Our Health Span? 10:33 The Relationship Between Fat & Muscle 19:50 How Mother & Father’s Fitness Impacts Offspring 25:13 The Religious Fervour of Diet Culture 33:44 Principles to Improve Body Composition 40:18 How to Increase Protein Intake 51:35 Dr Lyon’s Most-Eaten Meals & Superfoods 55:58 Relationship Between Sleep & Muscle Building 1:01:10 How to Begin & Stay Motivated 1:04:37 If Dr Lyon Could Only Keep 10 Exercises 1:19:12 What People Are Getting Wrong With Their Training 1:23:39 Why Exercising Skeletal Muscle is Medicinal 1:32:37 Where to Find Dr Lyon - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

Chris WilliamsonhostDr Gabrielle Lyonguest

Oct 21, 20231h 33mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: October 21, 2023
Duration: 1h 33m
Channel: Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Dr Gabrielle Lyon is a functional medicine physician and Founder of the Institute of Muscle-Centric Medicine. Most health advice focuses on shedding excess weight. But what if your longevity, healthspan, resilience and quality of life was more determined by gaining muscle than losing fat? This isn't a bodybuilder's coping strategy, it's new science backed by mountains of data. Expect to learn why the quality of your life is a direct correlation to your muscle health, whether it's more dangerous to be over-fat or under-muscled, whether exercise is more important than nutrition, Gabrielle's favourite hacks for getting more protein in every day, whether protein timing matters, if it's possible to achieve this with a plant-based diet and much more... Sponsors: Get 15% discount on Mud/Wtr at https://mudwtr.com/mw (use code MODERNWISDOM) Get 20% discount on House Of Macadamias’ nuts at https://houseofmacadamias.com/modernwisdom (use code MW20) Get an exclusive discount from Surfshark VPN at https://surfshark.deals/MODERNWISDOM (use code MODERNWISDOM) Extra Stuff: Get my free Reading List of 100 books to read before you die → https://chriswillx.com/books/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom #longevity #muscle #fitness - 00:00 Life Quality Depends on Muscle Health 04:17 What is Skeletal Muscle Doing to Our Health Span? 10:33 The Relationship Between Fat & Muscle 19:50 How Mother & Father’s Fitness Impacts Offspring 25:13 The Religious Fervour of Diet Culture 33:44 Principles to Improve Body Composition 40:18 How to Increase Protein Intake 51:35 Dr Lyon’s Most-Eaten Meals & Superfoods 55:58 Relationship Between Sleep & Muscle Building 1:01:10 How to Begin & Stay Motivated 1:04:37 If Dr Lyon Could Only Keep 10 Exercises 1:19:12 What People Are Getting Wrong With Their Training 1:23:39 Why Exercising Skeletal Muscle is Medicinal 1:32:37 Where to Find Dr Lyon - Get access to every episode 10 hours before YouTube by subscribing for free on Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn or Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Get my free Reading List of 100 life-changing books here - https://chriswillx.com/books/ - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact/

SPEAKERS

Chris Williamson
host
Dr Gabrielle Lyon
guest

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Chris Williamson and Dr Gabrielle Lyon, Build More Muscle, Live Longer & Look Amazing - Dr Gabrielle Lyon explores why Muscle Is Your Organ Of Longevity, Not Just Aesthetic Gains Dr. Gabrielle Lyon argues that skeletal muscle is the central, overlooked organ of longevity and should be the primary focus of modern medicine and personal health, not just body fat and BMI. She explains how muscle drives glucose disposal, insulin sensitivity, metabolic health, immune function, and even brain health, reframing obesity as a symptom of being ‘under‑muscled.’

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