Simplavida: Simplified Longevity

Muscle Mass, Strength, and Longevity

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Paul and Howard talk about the relationship between muscle mass, strength, and longevity. There is a Fairly Crap Transcript™ here.

Topics:

  • Why muscle mass is important, and not just for bodybuilders
  • The loss of muscle with age, the technical term for which is sarcopenia
  • The many consequences of loss of muscle tone are many, from strength, to metabolic syndrome, to Alzheimer's 
  • How you can preserve muscle tone without going to a gym, and do it as efficiently as possible

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      • Bios:

      Paul Kedrosky is a frequently injured athlete who, when he isn't rehabbing, is also a venture investor. Howard Luks is a top sports orthopedic surgeon.

      Music & Disclaimers:

      • Crossing the Chasm by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3562-crossing-the-chasm License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
      • Marty Gots A Plan by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4992-marty-gots-a-plan License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

        • Disclaimers apply and can be heard at the end of the episode.

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        Simplavida: Simplified LongevityBy Paul Kedrosky and Howard Luks
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