EP 73: Why Strength Training is Non-Negotiable - Solo Episode

On this episode of the Dr. Tyna Show, I am going solo to talk about my favorite topic and why I believe that strength training is Non-Negotiable, especially as we age. I cannot emphasize enough how critical muscle mass is in order to live a long and healthy life, and in this episode I am going to explain why. Topics Covered In This Episode: 3:00 My new strength training program 7:20 What is frailty? 17:21 Why is muscle medicine? 20:00 What is Sarcopenia and how it’s caused 25:50 Mitochondrial dysfunction and Sarcopenia 28:50 What building muscle does to your health 32:21 What causes mitochondrial dysfunction? 33:50 How to look younger 36:20 Cancer versus muscle mass. How to train for life 38:07 Thin on the outside, fat on the inside (TOFI) aka skinny fat 42:55 BMI vs. DEXA 44:15 Process of Osteoporosis 48:55 Osteosarcopenic obesity syndrome Further Listening: EP 61: Muscle is Medicine - Solo Episode Get Dr. Tyna's Strength Corner here: drtyna.com/offers Get full access to Dr. Tyna Show Podcast & Censorship-Free Blog at drtyna.substack.com/subscribe Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided in this podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided in this blog/podcast and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Tyna Moore. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.