The Discover Strength Podcast

Fit Fat Paradox Explained: Fitness vs. Fatness for Longevity & Health


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For years, we've been told that losing weight is the key to better health. But what if everything you thought you knew about fitness and fatness is wrong? In this episode, Discover Strength CEO and exercise physiologist Luke Carlson unpacks the science behind the Fit and Fat Paradox — revealing why being aerobically fit and strong matters far more than the number on the scale.

You’ll learn:

  • Why fitness (VO2 Max and strength) trumps weight as a predictor of mortality
  • How healthcare professionals and even fitness experts fall into anti-fat bias
  • The surprising role strength training plays in improving both aerobic capacity and longevity
  • Why resistance training should be the cornerstone of your exercise routine if you're serious about health

At Discover Strength, we believe busy people don’t have time to waste on exercise that doesn’t work. We deliver 30-minute strength workouts, twice per week, with an expert trainer to help you look and feel your best, in a fraction of the time. 

Subscribe, share, and discover why evidence-based resistance training is the new medicine.

Discover Strength offers free Introductory Workouts at any location across the United States. You can schedule your free Introductory Workout HERE !

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