Ep.03
Muscle and longevity: strength training at any age
Your muscle may say more about how long and how well you'll live than the number on the scale. For anyone who wants to protect their health as they age, is on a GLP-1, or has never lifted a weight.
In this episode
- What the sit-to-rise test and grip strength reveal about longevity
- GLP-1s and muscle loss: what the data shows, and why protein alone isn't enough
- The 3 principles of building muscle: progressive overload, training close to failure and protein
- A beginner plan you can start at home, at the gym or from the couch
Questions to ask your clinician
- How do my grip strength and sit-to-rise test look for my age?
- How much protein should I aim for each day?
- Is creatine a good fit for me?
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