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

Related Readings:

• Muscle mass, strength, and longevity
• Changes in Body Composition Measures With Risk of Heart Failure and Myocardial Infarction in Type 2 Diabetes
• Stronger legs: Six reasons you should start squatting today 

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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