The Mindbodygreen Podcast

Gabrielle Lyon, D.O.: “Muscle is the organ of longevity, and it really dictates everything about health and wellness.” Gabrielle, a functional medicine physician, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss what you need to know about muscle-centric medicine, plus: - Why muscle is the organ of longevity (~01:02) - How much muscle mass you need for a longer life (~02:55) - The best exercises in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s & beyond (~11:49) - How long you actually need to workout to reap the benefits (~20:16) - Why your workouts should always be somewhat challenging (~28:26) - Why Pilates alone is not sufficient (~32:15) - How much protein you need to maintain muscle mass (~40:27) - Why you should look at the leucine content of your food (~49:25) - The top plant & animal sources of protein (~53:50) - How to know if you actually need protein post-workout (~55:11) - How gaining muscle mass can ultimately help you lose weight (~58:12) Referenced in the episode: - Learn more about Gabrielle and muscle-centric medicine.