Ep. 51: Optimizing Exercise and Sleep To Build Muscle (Men’s Hormonal Health Part 3)

In this episode we discuss: The ideal types and amount of exercise for building muscle and losing fat Whether exercise is the primary determinant of body composition and muscle mass The minimum effective dose of weightlifting to build muscle Why stress and damage are not prerequisites for muscle building Alternatives to weightlifting for muscle growth, fat loss, and hormonal health (including Functional Patterns) Why having 6-pack abs doesn’t mean someone is healthy   Sign up for the Free Energy Balance Mini-Course here: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/energy   Click here to check out the show notes: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-51-optimizing-exercise-and-sleep-to-build-muscle-mens-hormonal-health-part-3/   Timestamps: 3:41 – the importance of factors beyond exercise for building muscle 13:41 – the importance of recovery and how to determine the right amount and intensity of exercise 22:57 – the different types of hypertrophy and why completing sets to failure or emphasizing eccentrics is not ideal 27:55 – the minimum effective dose for weightlifting for muscle growth 36:51 – alternatives to weightlifting for muscle growth, fat loss, and hormonal health (including Functional Patterns) 46:47 – the importance of regular movement outside of intense exercise 49:10 – physical fitness often does not equate to health 55:33 – how to optimize sleep for building muscle and improving hormonal health 1:04:54 – summarizing the most important points for optimal hormonal health and muscle building