505: How to build lean muscle & eat the right amount of protein | Functional medicine doctor Gabrielle Lyon, D.O.

“Skeletal muscle is metabolic currency, and it is a currency that you cannot buy," says Gabrielle Lyon, D.O.

Gabrielle, a functional medicine doctor, joins us to discuss her lean muscle-building tips for any age, plus:

- Gabrielle’s POV on Pilates (~00:41)

- What is muscle hypertrophy? (~03:23)

- Why muscle is the organ of longevity (~05:22)

- How to build lean muscle as you age (~10:31)

- How to measure your muscle mass (~18:23)

- Gabrielle’s exercise routine as a busy mom (~24:33)

- How to start a strength training routine (~29:14)

- How to build a good mental framework (~31:56)

- Gabrielle’s personal nutrition plan (~35:13)

- Why many people struggle to lose weight (~37:39)

- Gabrielle’s go-to breakfast (~43:17)

- The universal truths in nutrition science (~47:43)

- The future of protein research (~50:09)

- The biggest misconceptions around strength training (~53:30)

- How lifting heavy things can save your life (~58:14)

Referenced in the episode:

- Gabrielle's book, Forever Strong.

- mbg Podcast episode #436, with Gabrielle.

- mbg Podcast episode #466, with Don Layman, Ph.D.

- mbg Podcast episode #438, with Alexis Cowan, Ph.D.

- Gabrielle's podcast, The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show.

- Download Gabrielle's exercise video library for free until 10/17.

- A study showing muscle decrease can begin in your 30s.

- A study on protein & weight management.

- Shop organic fiber potency+.

- Sign up for The Long Game. 

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