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Are you concerned about losing muscle as you age? Gary Brecka is sitting down with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, the New York Times bestselling author of “Forever Strong” and the founder of Muscle-Centric Medicine®. Dr. Lyon is discussing her new concept of "muscle span,” measuring longevity not just by lifespan and healthspan, but also by the number of years someone has healthy skeletal muscle. From how much protein to eat to the quality of proteins, you’ll learn practical steps you can take through resistance training and dietary changes to prevent age-related muscle loss and maximize your muscle span!

00:00 - Who is Dr. Gabrielle Lyon?

02:15 - How to increase muscle span. (The number of years you have healthy skeletal muscle.)

04:45 - What causes muscle loss? (Sarcopenia)

09:45 - Which impacts muscle maintenance more, diet or resistance training?

11:00 - Why working out allows your body to utilize protein better.

13:00 - How much protein do you need to maintain skeletal muscle?

15:00 - Can you have too much protein?

16:30 - Are plant-based proteins as good as meat?

18:00 - The 4 biggest factors in building a healthy training and diet plan.

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