Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak to Dr. Gabrielle Lyon about the role muscle plays in overall health and longevity. We are not overfat but under-muscled. (1:57) What makes muscle so protective as an organ? (4:51) Why are doctors so slow to change their paradigm of thinking around building muscle? (7:49) How insulin resistance affects the body. (11:47) The disconnect with measuring strength vs. muscle mass. (17:33) If you want to have a healthy brain, MOVE! (22:47) How do we move the needle to get people to lift weights? (27:28) The effect muscle has on hormones. (38:33) Why are nutrition conversations steeped in politics? (46:22) How does building muscle help with organ health? (1:05:45) Why we must stop talking about protein as a generic term. (1:09:19) Creatine is an anti-aging/longevity supplement. (1:14:36) Having concerns over the anti-animal narrative. (1:18:12) The myths surrounding kids and exercise/tech. (1:22:12) How dietary cholesterol can positively affect m