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GLP-1 receptor agonists (the "Ozempics of the world") have been a truly revolutionary pharmacological advance in modern medicine. In randomized controlled trials (RCTs), these agents have been shown to do much more than just reduce weight, including significantly reducing cardiovascular events, lowering all-cause mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes, and even slowing the progression of chronic kidney disease. But as we see their use rapidly expand among older adults, we have to ask: at what cost? In geriatrics, weight loss is rarely simple. In older bodies, GLP1s carry increased risks, including accelerated muscle loss, functional decline, and possibly decreased bone density. So are we just trading weight loss for frailty? To help us untangle this complex web, we sit down with three expert geriatricians in obesity: Dr. John Batsis, Dr. Shen Dewar, and Dr. Aruna Josyula. What We Discuss in This Episode: How age-related changes alter the distribution of fat and muscle, even when body weight stays exactly the same. What are sarcopenia (muscle loss) and sarcopenic obesity, and why are they so dangerous for independence? A discussion on what happens to fat, muscle, and bone during standard weight loss versus weight loss accelerated by GLP-1s. Whether GLP-1-induced muscle loss a direct biological side effect from suppressed muscle protein synthesis, or is it simply the indirect result of a massive caloric deficit and dropping protein intake? A broad, geriatric-focused approach to weight, including a vital review of common medications that might actually be causing weight gain in the first place. Practical, actionable strategies to protect muscle mass and function when prescribing GLP1s A discussion of red flags in older adults, where we should have major hesitation before ever writing a prescription for a GLP-1 We cover this and more in the podcast. There is a forthcoming article in JAGS that addresses this topic, and we will add the link here once published.  If you want to take a deeper dive, take a look at some of the following references we discuss: Aruna's article in JAGS titled "One Size Fits None: Developing a Person-Centered Approach to Weight Management in Older Adults" John's Annal's article on the "Effect of Incretin-Based and Nonpharmacologic Weight Loss on Body Composition: A Systematic Review" John's article on the "Unintended risks of sarcopenic obesity during weight-loss interventions in older people" in Nature Med.   An article titled "The Effects of Incretin Mimetic Therapies on Muscle and Bone Health in Older Adults" A systematic review of the effect of weight loss on muscle-based indices An article on "Treating Sarcopenic Obesity in the Era of Incretin Therapies: Perspectives and Challenges" Shen's article describing "The Optimal Health Weight and Lifestyle (OHWL) Clinic" Shen's article titled "A Geriatrician's Approach to Managing the Complex Older Adult with Obesity" Another JAGs article on "Older Adults with Obesity: The Need for a 4Ms Age-Friendly Approach to Care" Lastly, CMS's information on the GLP1 bridge program  

Brad Kearns: Muscle, Metabolism & Why Doing More Stops Working After 40 What if the habits that once made you fitter are now keeping you stuck? In this episode of The Coach Debbie Potts Show, I sit down with Brad Kearns for a conversation about healthy aging, metabolic resilience, muscle health, recovery, and why many active adults over 40 discover that simply training harder and doing more no longer produces the results it once did. As we move through midlife, the goal isn't just to exercise more or burn more calories. We need to create the right signals that allow the body to adapt, repair, build, and become more resilient. In this episode, we discuss: Why metabolism and recovery can change in midlife Why maintaining and building muscle becomes increasingly important as we age The difference between productive training stress and chronic overload Metabolic flexibility and its role in performance and longevity Endurance training: when it builds resilience and when too much can work against you Why recovery is part of the training equation—not something separate from it How active adults can train smarter to stay strong, fit, and capable for decades to come Shifting from the "do more" mindset toward sending the right signals in the right order This episode is especially relevant for runners, cyclists, triathletes, CrossFit athletes, weekend warriors, and other high-performing adults who want to continue doing what they love as they age. Your body isn't simply responding to how hard you train. It's responding to the combination of signals it receives from training, nutrition, sleep, stress, recovery, movement, and your environment. The goal is not just fitness today. It's building the resilience you'll need for your FutureYou™. Join Us at Hack Your Health 2026 I'm excited to be part of the Hack Your Health Conference this November, bringing together experts in metabolism, nutrition, longevity, performance, functional medicine, and healthy aging. Register here: https://hackyourhealth.com/debbiepotts Use code DEBBIE to save on your registration. Build Your FutureYou™ If you're doing all the "right" things but your body isn't responding the way it used to, it may be time to stop doing more and start looking at the signals your body is receiving. Learn more about The FutureYou Method™, my coaching programs, PNOĒ metabolism testing, and personalized approach to building resilience from the inside out: https://debbiepotts.net The Coach Debbie Potts Show Helping active adults over 40 build muscle, improve metabolic health, restore resilience, and create a stronger, healthier FutureYou™. Your future self is being built by the signals you create today.

Anyone who's played a full 18 holes of golf knows you need to reset, refuel, and refocus before heading into the back nine. Well, midlife works the same way, says this week's guest, OG Peloton instructor Jenn Sherman, who calls this stage of life her "Back Nine Era." Jenn opens up about her perimenopause-to-menopause journey and what it was like navigating it on camera, in front of a Peloton community that's watched her age in real time. We also dig into how her training has shifted — ditching calorie counting, embracing strength training, taking plenty of daily walks, and leaving the BS behind. Jenn also explains why she's not on hormone therapy but encourages every woman to talk to her doctor about it, and why joy, connection, and recovery matter just as much as any training plan at this stage of life.Jenn Sherman is Peloton's original cycling instructor and a trusted voice for women navigating midlife. A former stay-at-home mom who didn't become a spin instructor until her early 40s, and didn't join Peloton until age 45, Jenn's career is a testament to reinvention at every stage of life. As Jenn began sharing more openly about the physical, mental, and emotional changes she experienced in her 50s, she recognized a growing need for honest conversations about this stage of life. That led to the creation of The Back Nine Era, a lifestyle platform and mindset shift focused on longevity, strength, cognitive health, fueling the body in midlife, and the power of human connection. Jenn continues to teach at Peloton while building The Back Nine Era as a space for women who want to live fully, move confidently, and approach the next decades of life with intention, strength, and clarity. You can follow her on Instagram at pelotonjenn and her collaboration with her best friend Sunny at sunnyandjenn.FeistyFit Info: https://livefeisty.com/training/running/feistyfitfall/Join us at Feisty Fest September 18-20, 2026: https://livefeisty.com/events/feisty-fest/Courses and Coaching: https://livefeisty.com/courses/Sign up for our FREE Feisty 40+ newsletter: https://livefeisty.com/newsletters/feisty-40/Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopauseHit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099Support our Partners:Hettas: Shop Hettas at https://alnk.to/h6KsEBr Midi Health: You Deserve to Feel Great. Book your virtual visit today at https://www.joinmidi.com/Previnex: Get 15% off your order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Wahoo: Use the code FEISTY2026 to get a free Headwind Smart Fan (value $300) with the purchase of a Wahoo KICKR RUN at https://shorturl.at/WVhdr

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That day-after-leg-day moment where sitting down requires a strategy? Yeah, this one's about that. Muscle soreness is one of those things everyone deals with but nobody actually understands — is it good, is it bad, did something tear, or is the body just being dramatic about it.Turns out the whole "no pain, no gain" thing has been debunked — you don't need to be limping around for three days to know a workout worked. Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) comes from tiny tears in the muscle fibers, not lactic acid buildup like everyone learned back in the day, and it usually peaks one to three days after a workout. The fix isn't ibuprofen either — that's actually been proven not to help. It's water, protein, sleep, and just moving instead of parking it on the couch for three days.There's also a real difference between "I'm sore" and "I'm hurt," and knowing which one is happening matters more than people think. This one's a fan favorite from way back — pulling it out of the vault for round two.Enjoy this trip back into the archives while we get ready for Season 9!

Send us Fan MailEpisode 255 featured a conversation with Alain Gonzalez, author of the newly released book "Muscle After 40." Josh and Lara discussed with Alain the inspiration behind the book, which targets men over 40 looking to build muscle, and the unique 80s-themed chapter subtitles. Alain explained that muscle building after 40 is not necessarily harder but requires a different approach, such as managing anabolic resistance and balancing training volume with recovery. He emphasized the importance of mindset, mechanical tension, and training close to failure, while advocating for a mix of compound and isolation exercises. The conversation also touched on personal experiences in powerlifting, the role of music or podcasts during workouts, and the value of beginning to strength train at any age. Alain shared where listeners could find his book and additional resources:Muscle After 40: How to Build the Strongest, Most Jacked Body of Your Lifehttps://www.amazon.com/dp/1628606487 Muscle Monsters YT:  1M Subscribershttps://www.youtube.com/@musclemonstersMuscle Monsters IG:  162K Followershttps://www.instagram.com/musclemonsters/Team Rohr Powerlifting100% Individualized Programming, Meet Day Preparation and Live Virtual CoachingJoin the Team Rohr Training App!Proven Powerlifting Programming Use code PLBALLADSPODCAST for 25% OFF of your 1st month!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showSubmit your Top 5 Wedding Reception Songs!Join our GroupMe!Follow/Direct Message us @PLBalladsPodcast on Instagram & FacebookEmail us at PLBalladsPodcast@gmail.comMore Information about the Podcast: https://solo.to/plballadspodcastThe Powerlifting & Power Ballads Podcast is co-hosted by Josh Rohr and Lara Sturm and sponsored by Team Rohr Powerlifting - for all of your powerlifting coaching and meet day handling needs. The podcast covers Georgia Powerlifting information as well as National Powerlifting news. One of our more popular segments is music, specifically 80's music and Power Ballads.

Muscle, Movement, and Bone Strength: Why Resistance Training Is Essential Beyond Walking and JumpingMany clients with osteopenia or osteoporosis are told to walk more, stay active, and protect their bones, but what if they are missing one of the most important factors influencing bone strength?Bone health is not just about the skeleton. It is connected to the muscles that support it, the forces placed on it, and the body's ability to adapt and rebuild.In this episode, Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo explores the often-overlooked relationship between muscle and bone and why practitioners need to look beyond general recommendations like “stay active” when supporting clients with bone loss.You'll discover why strength, movement capacity, and individualized progression are essential pieces of a comprehensive bone health strategy.What's Inside This Episode?Why some clients continue losing bone despite being activeThe connection between muscle health and bone resilienceThe overlooked role of strength when evaluating bone healthWhy “exercise” is not a complete recommendation for clients with bone lossThe questions practitioners should ask before creating a movement planHow to recognize when a client needs a different starting pointWhy personalized strategies matter more than generic protocolsHow muscle, metabolism, and whole-body health connect to bone strengthResources and Links:Download the full transcript hereGrab your Beyond Protocols Guide for a step-by-step framework integrating genetics, labs, and functional assessments into root-cause solutionsJoin the Next-Level Health Practitioner Facebook group here for free resources and community supportVisit INEMethod.com for advanced health practitioner training and tools to elevate your clinical skills and grow your practice by getting life-changing results.Check out other podcast episodes here

How do you take a physique athlete from a productive Building Phase all the way to stage condition while preserving as much muscle, training performance and recovery as possible?And does the traditional approach of continually cutting calories, adding cardio and pushing harder as the show gets closer actually make sense?In Part 3 and the final installment of my Intermittent Modified Fasting series, I'm joined once again by Lyle McDonald to take the IMF framework into one of its most advanced applications: contest preparation.We start by discussing something that often gets overlooked before the diet even begins: how to transition intelligently from gaining into fat loss.Rather than treating Building and Fat Loss Phases like an on/off switch, Lyle explains his Pre-Diet or Transition Phase and why temporarily moving toward maintenance, adjusting resistance-training volume and gradually introducing cardio may better prepare an athlete for a longer dieting phase.From there, we get deep into contest prep and discuss how IMF allows us to think differently about where we place the calorie deficit across the week.Instead of simply eating less every day, IMF allows RFL days, maintenance days, training, cardio and carbohydrate availability to be strategically organized around the athlete's needs.Because the goal of contest prep isn't simply to lose weight.It's to arrive stage lean while preserving as much muscle and performance as possible.IN THIS EPISODE:HOW TO TRANSITION FROM A LEAN BUILDING PHASE INTO FAT LOSSLYLE'S PRE-DIET / TRANSITION PHASEWHY JUMPING DIRECTLY FROM A SURPLUS INTO AN AGGRESSIVE DEFICIT MAY NOT BE IDEALWHEN & HOW TO INTRODUCE CARDIOWHY RESISTANCE TRAINING DURING CONTEST PREP SHOULD PRIMARILY BE USED TO PRESERVE MUSCLEHOW LYLE WOULD STRUCTURE A NATURAL BODYBUILDING CONTEST PREP USING IMFHOW TO MANIPULATE RFL DAYS & MAINTENANCE DAYS AS A COMPETITOR GETS LEANERWHY GETTING AHEAD EARLY IN PREP CAN CREATE MORE OPTIONS LATERHOW TO PLACE MORE CALORIES & CARBOHYDRATES AROUND YOUR MOST IMPORTANT TRAINING SESSIONSWHY REFEEDS & MAINTENANCE DAYS BECOME MORE USEFUL DEEPER INTO PREPUSING REFEEDS AS PRACTICE RUNS FOR PEAK WEEKHOW TO DETERMINE WHEN YOU ACTUALLY LOOK YOUR BEST AFTER A CARB LOADWHY PEAK WEEK SHOULD BE PRACTICED RATHER THAN IMPROVISEDTHE PROBLEMS WITH EXTREME WATER DEPLETION & OUTDATED PEAK-WEEK PRACTICESWHY EVERY REFEED, MAINTENANCE DAY & DIET BREAK NEEDS TO EARN ITS PLACE DURING CONTEST PREPThe bigger theme running through this entire series is nutritional periodization.Fat loss still requires an energy deficit. IMF doesn't change that.What it potentially changes is where we place that deficit, allowing us to push harder when the physiological cost is lower while providing more energy when training performance, recovery and muscle retention matter most.For physique athletes and coaches interested in the finer details of getting stage lean without blindly relying on more restriction, more cardio and more fatigue, this is an episode you won't want to miss.WHERE TO CONNECT WITH ME:Follow Brandon on IG:https://www.instagram.com/brandondacruz_/For Info on Brandon's Coaching Services:https://form.jotform.com/bdacruzfitness/coachinginquiryEmail:Bdacruzfitness@gmail.comLYLE'S NEWEST BOOKS: https://store.bodyrecomposition.comSAVE 20% BY USING CODE: larrywon

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Hey, Heal Squad! One of our favorites is back…The Beauty Shaman Shelly Marshall! And trust me you'll want to send this episode to every friend who feels like they've tried everything for their skin and nothing's really working! Today we get into why your wrinkles might have way less to do with collagen than you think, why one muscle in your neck could be the real reason behind your jowls, your forehead lines, and even the puffiness under your eyes, and why the lymphatic drainage technique you've probably seen online might actually be pushing everything in the wrong direction. Shelly breaks down what's really happening when your skin starts to look "stuck" to your face, why facial massage does not cause wrinkles (it's actually the opposite), and how a few minutes of stretching your neck and moving your ears can bring swelling down fast. We also talk about red light therapy, why she thinks it's game-changing for the lips, and what she looks for in a real facial versus one that's just surface-level. This is one of those conversations that makes you rethink everything you thought you knew about aging. Hope you enjoy it, and don't forget Shelly's will be with us IN-PERSON at our Heal Retreat in October (tickets are below!) and she's got a discount code for us too on all of her signature tools (code is below too!). Enjoy!  HEALERS & HEAL LINERS Your wrinkles aren't a collagen problem, they're a fascia problem: Shelly's says that the beauty industry chases collagen with creams and injections while the actual cause… tight, restricted fascia from muscular tension… goes untouched. Your neck is the reason your whole face is aging: Almost nobody thinks about their neck when they think about their face. Shelly ties jowling, forehead lines, and even under-eye puffiness back to tension in one muscle… the sternocleidomastoid aka SCM… which means the fix isn't another serum, it's releasing that one area. Lips can get fuller from a red light, not filler: Maria has the receipts! Shelly's explanation is LED triggers a nervous system reset that relaxes the muscles pulling down on the mouth, and because lips are a mucous membrane, they respond to that relaxation and to collagen stimulation faster than regular skin does.  Join us at our Canyon Ranch 2026 Retreat: https://www.canyonranch.com/lenox/retreats/heal-retreat-maria-menounos HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy's Page: https://stylecrew.macys.com/@mariamenounos Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host Medjet: medjet.com GUEST RESOURCES: Shelly Marshall Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautyshamans/?hl=en Shelly Marshall Website:  http://www.beautyshamans.com Shelly's Skin Within Studio Offer: ⁠https://www.skinwithinstudio.com/healsquad⁠ Use code HEALSQUAD15 for 15% off Beauty Shamans products and signature facial tools. ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

Finally, a simple approach to resistance training! Shaun T, the BODi Super Trainer behind popular home fitness programs like INSANITY, T25, and DIG DEEPER, joins BODi CEO Carl Daikeler to chat about his new 9-week body building program, MAX BUILT, a simple and straightforward strength training lifting program. On this podcast, Carl talks about how frustrating it can be when weightlifting workouts get too complicated. When there are a lot of exercise moves packed into the workout, time is wasted learning each new move and figuring out which weights to use. He would rather spend that time doing the workout (and getting it over with as soon as possible). Keep it simple, and the workout can be more efficient. To solve his weightlifting frustration, Carl asked world-famous fitness trainer, athlete, and now competitive body builder Shaun T to develop this new fitness program, MAX BUILT, available now on the BODi platform.  Shaun T talks about the details of MAX BUILT, the weekly schedule of workouts, and what to expect from the program. He explains the true meaning of "mind-muscle connection," "muscle activation," common weightlifting mistakes, proper form, and how to know when your weights are too heavy. Join Carl and Shaun in The BODi Experience Community where a group is starting MAX BUILT together on September 8th, 2026. We'll get strong together and finish this program by Thanksgiving!Visit ⁠⁠BODi.com⁠ for more info. One app for all your fitness, nutrition, and healthy mindset needs. Subscribe, stream programs anywhere, and see how our step-by-step approach can help. TRY FREE PREVIEWS of BODi programs at BODiPreviews.comJoin The BODi Experience Community (FREE)Follow The BODi Experience Podcast on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠ / ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠ / or wherever you get your podcasts!Connect with BODi on INSTAGRAM / FACEBOOK Follow CEO Carl Daikeler on Instagram: @carldaikelerFollow Shaun T on Instagram: @shauntConsult your physician and follow all safety instructions before beginning any exercise program or nutrition plan, or using any supplement or meal replacement product, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have any medical condition, or are taking any medication.

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Protein is one of the biggest wellness conversations of 2026 but are we eating enough protein, too much protein, or simply becoming obsessed with it? In this episode, we explore the growing high-protein diet trend, protein-maxxing, protein supplements, muscle health, strength training, healthy aging, longevity, and the role protein actually plays in a balanced lifestyle.Using peer-reviewed research and practical wellness principles, we examine how much protein adults may need, why protein requirements can change as we age, the relationship between protein and muscle mass, whether eating more protein automatically builds muscle, protein timing, whole-food protein sources, and why a "high-protein" label does not automatically make a processed food healthy.The conversation also explores the bigger issue behind the protein craze: health culture's tendency to take one beneficial nutrient and turn it into the answer to everything.If you're interested in protein for healthy aging, building and maintaining muscle, strength training, nutrition after 40 and 50, longevity, wellness, weight management, high-protein diets, protein supplements, muscle loss, whole foods, and sustainable healthy living, this episode separates the science from the social media hype.

If you wake up feeling like the "Tin Man"—stiff, locked up, or terrified that the slightest bend or twist is going to flare your lower back—this episode is for you.When lower back tightness persists despite stretching, chiropractic adjustments, or medical procedures, the issue often isn't just in the physical tissues. Over time, your nervous system puts up "yellow caution tape" around your spine, using muscle guarding, protective tension, and fear to keep you from moving.In this episode, we duck under that caution tape with a gentle, zero-load somatic movement and breath practice you can do right from your bed. You'll learn how to calm protective muscle spasms, challenge threatening beliefs about movement, and send safety signals back to your nervous system.In This Episode, We Cover:The "Tin Man" Back: Why chronic stiffness often persists after injections, chiro, and aggressive stretching.Muscle Guarding & The Nervous System: How fear, beliefs, and protective tension create scaffolding around your spine.Zero-Load Exploration: Why practicing supine in bed removes mechanical load so your brain can register safety.Directional Breathwork: How to use your breath to test safety thresholds in your belly, side body, and lumbar spine.Gentle Somatic Pelvic Tilts & Twisting: Safe, graded exposure to flexion, extension, and rotation without poking the bear.Timestamps00:00 – Why chronic lower back stiffness resists traditional treatments02:07 – The role of thoughts, beliefs, and nervous system guarding in back pain03:14 – Setup: Preparing your body in bed (no equipment needed)04:14 – Somatic body scan: Observing sensation and neutral alignment without judgment06:47 – Directional breathing: Belly vs. side-body expansion and safety ratings09:58 – Low back breath expansion: Confronting protective tension11:35 – Somatic pelvic tilts: Inhale expansion & posterior tilt14:46 – Exploring gentle lumbar extension (anterior pelvic tilt)17:08 – Windshield wiper hip releases: Safe, zero-load rotational movement21:12 – The "Caution Tape" concept: Why your nervous system tries to shoo you away24:11 – Squeezing into the arch: Safely challenging deep protective bracing25:44 – How retraining beliefs calms tissue tension and chronic inflammation27:00 – Side-lying rest and integration28:54 – How to build a consistent somatic practice with the Somatic Strength CollectiveReady for More Consistent Relief?Healing chronic pain requires repeated safety inputs to your brain and body. To access hundreds of guided somatic practices, strength training routines, and pain care education, start your 7-Day Free Trial inside the Somatic Strength Collective App:

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Back to School 8 Week Challenge - https://ericrobertsfitness.com/back-to-school-challenge.html On today's episode I break down something almost nobody handing out GLP-1 prescriptions will tell you: 25 to 40% of the weight you lose on these drugs isn't fat, it's muscle. I give you the exact workout prescription — how many days, how heavy, how hard — and a realistic protein playbook for when your appetite is basically gone, not the "just eat more chicken" advice that never sticks. And I get into the one thing about coming off a GLP-1 that makes everything else in this episode ten times more important. 90 Day Clubhouse Kickstart Program - https://ericrobertsfitness.com/clubhouse-page.html Free Calorie Calculator - https://ericrobertsfitness.com/free-calorie-calculator/ Buy One, Get One 50% Off, Legion Athletic Supplements Code "ERIC" HERE - https://legionathletics.rfrl.co/qj2dy Check out Marek Health at - https://ericrobertsfitness.com/erf_marekhealth.html?ref=podcast Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ericrobertsfitness Video Podcast: - https://www.youtube.com/@EricRobertsFitnessPodcast

For over 30 years, Jim Kwik has coached Hollywood, professional athletes, political leaders, and Harvard University on how to learn faster and think sharper — and in this episode, he tackles the question sitting underneath so much of modern life: what happens to your mind muscle when every cognitive task gets handed off to ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini? The good news: your brain, like your muscles, adapts to the demands placed upon it at any age or stage. Jim explains why frustration and failure aren't obstacles to brain training, shares his personal top ten list of brain-building habits, ranging from racket sports to language learning and volunteering.  He also delves into an MIT study examining the impact of ChatGPT and introduces his own framework for using AI as a genuine cognitive partner, rather than a replacement for human brain power.

ZOE nutritionist Dr. Federica Amati explains why basal metabolic rate barely changes in perimenopause, but postprandial metabolism does, glucose, fat, insulin, and inflammation stay elevated longer after meals, partly via gut microbiome shifts. She unpacks why "thin" can mask sarcopenic obesity, why calorie labels carry ~20% error, why a nutrient-dense breakfast curbs cravings, and why a 70,000-woman ZOE study saw a 35% symptom drop from diet changes alone. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN - Why basal metabolic rate isn't the problem in perimenopause, but postprandial metabolism is - What's actually driving new midsection fat storage as estrogen declines - Why calorie counting fails as a long-term strategy, from label error to the food matrix effect - How satiety hormones like GLP-1, PYY, and GIP shift after menopause, and why breakfast is the highest-leverage meal of the day - Why looking thin doesn't mean you're metabolically healthy, and what sarcopenic obesity reveals about muscle as an organ - What HRT actually changes about your metabolism, muscle mass, and visceral fat, and what it doesn't - How a 70,000-woman study found a 35% drop in menopause symptoms from diet changes alone, and why brain fog improved most TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro 08:00 – Inside ZOE's Age-Matched Study: Why Postprandial Metabolism Shifts After Menopause 16:00 – Same Meal, Different Response: Satiety Hormones, Carb Cravings & Why Under-Eating Backfires 25:00 – Weight Set Point, Calorie Quality & the Sarcopenic Obesity Trap 34:00 – Why Calorie Counting Fails: Label Error, Nutrient Absorption & the Food Matrix Effect 40:00 – The 70,000-Woman Study: A 35% Symptom Drop From Diet Alone (and Why Breakfast Matters Most) 45:00 – What HRT Actually Does (and Doesn't Do) for Metabolism, Muscle & Visceral Fat 52:00 – Building Your Metabolic Buffer Before Menopause in an Obesogenic World VALUABLE RESOURCES Dr Federica Amati's new book: The Appetite ResetHow appetite really works, what GLP-1 medications are actually doing in the body, and how to eat to support your natural appetite signals, on medication or not.

Find out how REAL WORLD STRONG you are with my Real World Strong Challenge! https://www.RealWorldStrong.com In this episode Geoff and I discuss: [0:03:10–0:07:00] Why Kettlebell Muscle Was Written [0:07:00–0:08:22] Why the Book Went Out of Print & Why It Came Back [0:08:22–0:13:57] Kettlebells vs. Barbells/Dumbbells for Muscle [0:13:57–0:18:27] Why Complexes Are So Effective for Muscle [0:18:27–0:23:29] PEDs, Classic Bodybuilding, and Real-World Training [0:23:29–0:29:41] Research vs. Real-World Practice [0:29:41–0:33:38] Why No Lunges/Rows/Floor Press in the Complexes [0:33:38–0:37:41] Complexes Beyond Hypertrophy: Conditioning, Strength, Technique [0:37:41–0:42:35] What's New in the Updated Kettlebell Muscle [0:42:35–0:44:03] Geoff's Broader Direction & Final Thoughts Contact / links: Main site: ChasingStrength.com Book site: KettlebellMuscle.com Email: support@chasingstrength.com What good is your strength if it starts and stops in the gym or your home's courage corner?  Strength is supposed to help you conquer the world around you - namely by dominating any challenge it throws at you, leaping into action to protect your family and loved ones, and commanding the respect and awe of those who matter to you. See how well your training has prepared you by taking my Real World Strong Challenge.  Even cooler, it's free. How free? I'm talkin' freer than the 4th of July, my friend. Get started here:  https://www.RealWorldStrong.com Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin

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Why People Struggle to Lift: Barriers, Energy, Access, and the Minimal Effective Dose Coach Phil Stevens, Dr. Mike T. Nelson, and Dr. Lonnie Lowery angle a new qualitative study of 38 adults experiencing food insecurity toward strength training, unpacking time scarcity, fatigue, occupational demands, safety, weather, health complications, finances, and the tension between motivation and low energy. They share practical strategies from coaching younger athletes, workers, busy professionals, and low-aerobic-capacity clients: train before work, use brief lifting and high-intensity conditioning, build access and social support, start with one or two manageable changes, and reduce excuses without overwhelming the person. The hosts also discuss how basic aerobic fitness can improve energy and brain fog, why community health workers may lack specific resistance-training guidance, and the importance of finding the minimal effective dose for sustainable progress. 00:00 Welcome and Hosts 01:05 Study on Barriers to Physical Activity and Food Insecurity 04:10 Time Scarcity, Fatigue, Work, and Environmental Barriers 08:25 Motivation Versus Energy and the Importance of Priorities 11:40 Diagnosing Low Energy: Iron, Sleep, Inflammation, and Aerobic Fitness 16:10 Building Exercise Into the Day and Improving Access 20:05 Something Is Better Than Nothing 23:00 Community Health Workers and Resistance-Training Knowledge 26:15 Meathead Cardio and the Minimal Effective Dose 29:45 Social Support, Coaching, and Reducing Excuses 32:35 Training Barriers, Accountability, and AI 34:20 Wrap and Disclaimer Donate to the show via PayPal HERE.You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on how to add muscle, improve your performance and body comp - all without destroying your health, go to www.ironradiodrmike.com Thank you!Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie

Most clinics choose their equipment based on what the research says, what the rep promises, or what everyone else is using. Chad Sirratt does something simpler and considerably more revealing: he tests the patient before and after, and asks one question. Did that device turn the muscle on, or turn it off? In this episode, Garrett sits down with Chad, owner of Texas Muscle Activation in Frisco, Texas, for a conversation about muscle activation, the whole-body detective work of finding out why something hurts, and what Chad learned when he started putting his patients' own recovery devices to the test. Along the way Chad walks through the layered treatment model he has built -- one of the most compelling and intentional sequences Garrett has seen in any clinic -- and explains why so many of the things we do to feel better may be quietly making us weaker. In this episode, we get into: What Muscle Activation Techniques actually is Why your hamstrings are tight, why stretching them is usually the wrong answer, and what the tightness is actually doing The whole-body assessment: why a flat foot can end up as neck pain, and why Chad reads the hip, foot, spine, shoulder, and neck as one system What a muscle test is really asking: not how strong is this muscle, but can it contract at all Why stretching, foam rolling, trigger point work, cupping, and dry needling can all leave a muscle testing weaker, and what that means for your recovery routine The device test: what happened when Chad put an athlete's popular stim unit on his arm and found inhibition running all the way down to his foot -- and what happened when he ran the same test with the Neubie The mistake Chad's clinic was making before decompression sessions, and how understanding current changed their entire protocol How MAT, the Neubie, and IsoPhit stack together to build stability the nervous system will actually trust Chad's one-line rule for what earns a place in his clinic Whether you are a clinician deciding what belongs in your practice, an athlete wondering why your recovery tools are not working, or someone who has been stretching the same tight muscle for years without lasting change, this conversation offers a different way to evaluate what is helping you and what is holding you back.  

You cannot open your phone anymore without hearing about Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, retatrutide, and before-and-after transformations. One person says GLP-1s are the greatest thing ever. Another says they are going to destroy your health. As usual, the truth is somewhere in the middle. In this episode, I break down GLP-1s specifically through the lens of perimenopause and menopause, because midlife women are dealing with a completely different metabolic landscape. Estrogen is changing. Muscle is easier to lose. Insulin sensitivity may be shifting. Sleep is falling apart. Belly fat is showing up where it never used to. And simply telling a woman to eat less and exercise more is not a strategy. We talk about where GLP-1s can be incredibly useful, why HRT and GLP-1s are not interchangeable, and why protecting muscle has to be one of your top priorities if you are using these medications. I also get into dosing, microdosing, appetite suppression, thyroid and hormone optimization, realistic weight-loss rates, and why the goal should never be to get as skinny as possible as fast as possible. The goal is to lose fat while preserving muscle, supporting hormones, improving metabolic health, and having an actual plan for what happens after the weight comes off. In this episode, we cover: Why menopause changes fat distribution and increases abdominal fat for many women How declining estrogen, muscle loss, sleep, and insulin resistance affect midlife weight How GLP-1 medications work beyond simple appetite suppression Why GLP-1s are not "cheating" Why GLP-1 therapy does not replace HRT Whether HRT and GLP-1s can be used together Why muscle loss is one of the biggest concerns with GLP-1 use Why protein and resistance training matter so much Why having no appetite does not mean your dose is perfect Microdosing versus standard GLP-1 dosing Why increasing your dose too quickly can backfire What a realistic rate of weight loss can look like The importance of thyroid and hormone optimization when weight loss stalls Why maintenance needs to be part of the plan from day one Who This Episode Is For This episode is for women in perimenopause and menopause who are considering a GLP-1, already taking one, or wondering whether these medications could help with stubborn midlife weight gain. It is especially for women who want to lose fat without sacrificing muscle, energy, hormones, bone health, or long-term metabolic health. If you are confused by the microdosing hype, worried about muscle loss, unsure whether you should do HRT or a GLP-1 first, or wondering why your weight loss has stalled even though you are taking medication, this episode is for you.     Sponsors BEAM: Use coupon code HORMONE for 20% off your order Try the power of copper peptides on your skin today and get 20% off your order with coupon code km20 here.     Are you in perimenopause or postmenopause and struggling with symptoms—but not getting the support you deserve? At Midlife Solutions, we specialize in hormone optimization for women in midlife. Our all-female clinical team offers telehealth care across all 50 U.S. states, with the ability to prescribe bioidentical estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and thyroid medication.   Book your FREE Hormone Discovery Call Find out what's really driving your symptoms and what your next best steps are.   Visit the website: https://karenmartel.com   Shop the Midlife Solutions Store Over-the-counter bioidentical hormone creams and oils — no prescription needed. Including: • Progesterone • Estrogen Face Cream • Vaginal Moisturizer and more!   Take the Hormone Quiz Discover hidden hormone imbalances that could be driving your symptoms. Get personalized results (and yes, they may surprise you).   Women's Peptide Weight Loss Program Clinically guided, hormone-aware weight loss for midlife women.   Midlife RESET HRT Program A complete, supportive approach to hormone replacement therapy in midlife.   Your host: Karen Martel Certified Hormone Specialist, Transformational Nutrition Coach, & Weight Loss Expert   Karen's Facebook Karen's Instagram

The lifestyle intensive: https://lifestyle.medgeeks.co/ Muscle does more than move you; it helps shape how you age. Explore the connection between exercise, mitochondria, and metabolic health, and learn how staying active helps preserve strength and function over time. "Use it or lose it" starts at the cellular level.

Vanessa breaks down the biggest takeaways from her conversation with Dr. Sara Oikawa, including what the research says about losing body fat while preserving—or even gaining—lean mass. A major focus is a tightly controlled body recomposition study in which young men followed a 40% calorie deficit while completing intensive resistance and interval training. The group consuming 2.4 g/kg of protein per day actually gained lean mass while losing fat, while the lower-protein group maintained lean mass. Vanessa explains why resistance training was likely the most important signal, how higher protein intake may support muscle preservation during a deficit, and why body recomposition depends on much more than calories alone. Back-to-School Sale! Save 40% sitewide at ketogenicgirl.com with code BACKTOSCHOOL40, including the Protein-Sparing Modified Fasting Library, ToneLUX Red Light Therapy Collection, and Tone Breath Ketone Analyzer. Australia, New Zealand & Southeast Asia: Save 75% on available ToneLUX and Tone products during our warehouse moving sale with code WAREHOUSE75, while supplies last. Vanessa also recaps Dr. Oikawa's step-reduction research, where older adults reduced their activity to just 750 steps per day. Even while consuming a high-protein diet, participants still lost lean mass—highlighting why protein cannot completely replace the stimulus of muscle contraction. Another major focus is protein quality. Vanessa breaks down research comparing whey protein isolate and collagen peptides, why they do not produce the same muscle protein synthetic response, and why simply counting total grams of "protein" may not tell you whether you are getting enough essential amino acids to support muscle. They also explore how aging, energy availability, periods of inactivity, illness, surgery, and aggressive calorie restriction can influence muscle loss and recovery.

Get my free Longevity Stack Masterclass and Supplement Guide for women to learn how to build a personalised supplement stack: https://academy.angelafosterperformance.com/free-longevity-stack-masterclass If I were starting over at 40, five supplements would form my foundation: magnesium (and which forms support brain, sleep and heart), omega-3 dosed to an 8–12% index, vitamin D3 with K2 to steer calcium into bone, not arteries, creatine at 3–5g (more for bone), and glycine for collagen, glutathione and sleep. I cover the doses, why testing beats guessing, and why supplements only come third - after food, strength and sleep. What you'll learn: Which single supplement I'd keep if I had to give up every other one — and why How the different forms of magnesium map to brain, sleep and cardiovascular support Why your omega-3 index matters far more than how many capsules you swallow What vitamin K2 actually does that makes taking vitamin D3 on its own a mistake Why creatine isn't just for building muscle, and what it does for your brain and bones How glycine quietly supports collagen, glutathione and deeper sleep as you age Why loading up on supplements can age you faster, and the food-first order that doesn't Timestamps: 00:00 - The 5 Supplements I'd Take If I Started Over at 40 01:15 - Magnesium: The One I'd Keep, Plus Forms for Brain, Sleep and Heart 03:15 - Omega-3 for Inflammation, Brain Health and Your Omega-3 Index 04:45 - Vitamin D3 With K2: Immunity, Muscle and Directing Calcium to Bone 06:15 - Creatine for Muscle, Brain and Bone Strength in Midlife 07:45 - Glycine: Collagen, Glutathione and Deeper Sleep 09:00 - Recap, Food-First Philosophy and the Advanced Supplements Coming Next Want to go deeper? Start here: Take the BioSyncing Quiz to help you understand what's actually happening in your body — and how to fix it. https://biosyncing.scoreapp.com/ Reset your hormones, restore your energy, and reconnect with your body in just 21 days. https://www.highperformance-health.com Fresh Start Sunday Newsletter Your weekly 3-minute guide to creating the healthiest, most vibrant version of you. Each Sunday, get one simple habit to boost energy, balance hormones, and enhance longevity - joined by 25,000+ women worldwide. https://angelafosterperformance.com/ The Ultimate Guide to Creatine for Women - https://academy.angelafosterperformance.com/creatine-guide ️ 10 Habits that Helped me reverse my Biological Age by 25 years in Perimenopause -  https://academy.angelafosterperformance.com/10-habits-optin-page About Me: Angela Foster is a corporate lawyer turned health and performance coach, keynote speaker, and creator of the BioSyncing:registered: Method. Host of the High Performance Health Podcast with 500+ episodes featuring world-leading experts in longevity, hormones, neuroscience, and female performance science. The most accomplished women have everything handled on the outside, but their hormones, energy, and nervous system are quietly paying the price. The old playbook stops working in midlife. This channel is designed to help high-performing women optimise energy, hormones, cognitive performance, and longevity using science-backed strategies built around female biology. Angela's personal mission is to help 1 million ambitious women perform better, age slower, and never have to choose between success and their health. If you want to be part of that mission, make sure you subscribe and share the channel with a woman you care about. Follow me for daily health and performance tips: Instagram: @angelasfoster Facebook: @AngelaFosterPerformance

A matriarchal economy requires us to see ourselves in that bigger web of relationship, of which trust is the foundation, simultaneously releasing our patterns of transactional exchange. In this episode, you'll learn:  -the differences between transaction, reciprocity and extraction; -why you default to transactional exchanges vs trusting the greater web of relationship; -the 5 relational archetypes and how they relate to how we give and receive in relationships; -how to build the trust to make reciprocity feel safer. Reciprocity is the wealth-building foundation of the modern economic matriarchy. Get the transcripts and learn more on my website: www.ishavela.com/podcast Ready to move money like a matriarch? Access FLOW, my free email mini-course that'll change how you think about financial stewardship forever and have you moving money like a matriarch within the week: https://links.eschub.com/widget/form/TvsJJKnkNzW8C3R7VGUH   Apply to book your customized, complimentary financial strategy session: https://www.vortex-collective.com/client-intake   Apply to join my coven of financial matriarchs on a mission to create lineage and legacy wealth: https://www.vortex-collective.com/expansion-intake   Access free content on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wealthecologyinstitute

You can lose fat without losing muscle, but only with the right approach.Most of us decide what to do (often out of fear) and then go collect the data that agrees with our bias. I have done it too, and so have my clients!I'm breaking down why most people choose a cut, maintenance, or a muscle-building phase incorrectly for body recomp over 40. We share the specific situations where your preference doesn't matter (your body is telling you otherwise!), plus a simple question that prevents you from starting a deficit you can't finish. You'll learn about:Confirmation bias that pushes us toward cutting even when the evidence does not support it 3 stop signs that override goal preferenceWhy sleep can change fat loss vs. muscle loss outcomes even when calories stay the sameWhy gym strength is a misleading signal for phase decisions and often lags behind what is happening physiologicallyThe idea that many “phase change” problems are really adherence problemsPractical ways to check consistency using your dataMy key inputs for smarter phase selection: leanness, expenditure trend, menopause bone density context, and runway constraintsA question to ask yourself for planning around holidays, travel, deadlines, and other disruptions Join Eat More Lift Heavy, my 26-week coached program for 40+ to build the nutrition and training skills to preserve muscle, lose fat, and manage your physique for life:https://eatmoreliftheavy.comUse code 500CLUB at checkout for $50 off either six-month option through Sunday, September 6Timestamps:0:00 - Cut to lose fat, build to gain muscle, plus your calendar 3:45 - Why you already decided (how the brain works) 6:43 - Scenario 1: biofeedback in the crapper during a deficit 10:41 - Scenario 2: high stress stacked on a deficit 11:25 - Scenario 3: why your lifts can be misleaing 13:40 - The body recomp decision chain 15:14 - Most phase questions are something else in disguise 17:49 - Your current leanness 19:50 - Your expenditure history 20:22 - Bone density 22:28 - How much of your weight loss comes off as lean tissue 23:54 - The hidden constraint 28:06 - Bonus: 10-second runway question

Featuring perspectives from Dr Terence Friedlander, Dr Matthew Galsky, Dr Shilpa Gupta and Prof Andrea Necchi, moderated by Dr Friedlander, including the following topics: Case: A patient with T4 disease, pelvic wall involvement and a positive pelvic node treated as metastatic disease with enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab attains a complete response on imaging after 6 cycles (0:00) Case: A man with muscle-invasive bladder cancer who receives neoadjuvant chemotherapy with durvalumab receives positive circulating tumor DNA results before cystectomy and negative results after surgery (7:41) CME information and select publications

Value stocks gaining ground on Wall Street in recent weeks is a sign of market health Sam Miller likes to see. He believes sectors like healthcare and industrials moving higher with the broader market add muscle to sustain the broader rally. Sam says that's more important than ever until more companies can quantify how AI is growing their businesses.

Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power A clear, science-backed roadmap to building strength, supporting your body, and taking control of how you age. Get your copy: https://www.theunbreakablelifestyle.com/unbreakable-book Zombie movies are fun but Zombie cells are not. They are inside your body that have reached the end of their natural lifespan and simply refuse to die.  Today I break down the fourth major time bomb of aging: cellular senescence, and how these "zombie cells" quietly accelerate the way you age. These damaged cells actively poison the healthy cells around them, releasing signals that drive chronic inflammation and pull neighboring cells into the same broken state. This accumulation is directly linked to neurodegenerative disease, cardiovascular disease, and cancer, and for women, it speeds up dramatically as estrogen declines through the menopausal transition. The good news is that you have more control than you think. I walk you through exactly how to activate your body's cellular cleanup crew through movement, hormonal optimization, and precision nutrition, so you can stop surrendering to frailty and start building longevity by design. What we cover: - Cellular senescence: what zombie cells are and why they matter - Macroautophagy: your body's natural cellular cleanup process - Aging and cleanup decline: why senescent cells accumulate over time - Noxious cytokines: how zombie cells spread chronic inflammation - Disease links: senescence, neurodegeneration, cardiovascular disease, and cancer - Estrogen and menopause: why senescence rises during the transition - Aerobic exercise: forcing cellular cleanup through movement - Muscle health: your master regulator of cellular hygiene - Senolytic nutrition: fisetin, quercetin, and resveratrol - Hormonal optimization: defending against cellular senescence  

John Livia and Lee Priest are joined by former IFBB Pro, Quincy Taylor as they discuss his career and all things professional bodybuilding.Check out our sponsors:Nutrifitthttps://www.nutrifitt.comDiscount code: PriestVintage Musclehttps://www.vintage-muscle.com#bodybuilding #ifbb #leepriest #quincytaylorSupport the show

Peptides seem to be all the rage these days, especially the GLP1s and their use for weight loss, But peptides have been used for decades (hello, insulin--it's a peptide!), with seemingly more uses being discovered all the time for things like healing, sleep, muscle preservation, hydration, anti-inflammation, etc.But are they SAFE?We want to know the risks vs. the benefits, why they work, how they work, and if we could benefit from them...what is the safest way to use them? Do we have to have them injected? Can we take them orally?So we asked two renowned experts on bioactive precision peptides, Dr. Mark Bartlett & Dr. Alan Jones, about the new discoveries regarding peptides derived from nature--from. plants like fava beans, which can be taken orally as a GLP1. Do they really work? If so, how? And how do they work in comparison to brands like Wegovy and Ozempic?We dive into all of this and more in an episode designed to help you find what is right--and SAFE--for you!RESOURCES: The Peptide PhD's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-peptide-phds-podcast/id1846205928Make Wellness: Bioactive Precision Peptides: https://meet.makewellness.com/peptide-science?referral=amyludwigMore info on Peptides derived from nature: https://www.previewpeptides.com/optin1741835853330JoinCrowdHealth.org discount code JUSTTHINK.www.BentonIntegrative.com, mention our Podcast for a discount.TIMESTAMPS:1:46 — What peptides are and why they matter4:45 — Kristen explains how she got interested8:04 — GLP-1s and the difference between synthetic and natural peptides9:33 — Basic science: how peptides work in the body15:49 — Why modern life affects hunger, weight, and health20:45 — Why nature-inspired peptides are gaining attention26:26 — How natural peptides survive digestion28:26 — Muscle health and sarcopenia31:33 — Peptides for recovery, inflammation, and longevity35:02 — The importance of muscle and sleep43:19 — How peptide products are researched and chosen50:14 — Why dose and quality matter55:11 — Closing thoughts and caution around peptides56:10 — Where to find the guestsWhy this works: it keeps the episode easy to scan while still highlighting the main ideas people care about most.Want me to generate show notes next?

This week, Tess's bones have posed some problems in the past. Are they out of whack again?

The gut, brain, and muscles are all closely connected, and what you eat and how you move can significantly impact not only your digestive health but also your mood, immunity, and physical strength. This “Random Fit” episode explains how the gut-brain-muscle axis functions, what the gut microbiome actually does, and how dietary choices and exercise routines can enhance or harm these systems. Host Ken Miller teams up with guest host Rich Fahmy from NASM, along with registered dietitian Kat Barefield, to break down current, evidence-based strategies for supporting gut health, improving mood, reducing inflammation, and building stronger muscles. Listeners will learn what foods to prioritize, why gut diversity matters, how the Mediterranean diet benefits overall health, and which supplements like probiotics and glutamine might make a difference. The discussion addresses common misconceptions, offers actionable steps to improve daily habits, and connects nutrition, movement, and mental well-being in a way personal trainers and fitness enthusiasts can apply immediately. By the end, you will understand the practical links between your gut, brain, and muscle health, and how to leverage this knowledge using simple strategies recommended by trusted NASM experts. Chapters: 00:00 What is the gut-brain-muscle axis and why does it matter? 04:27 What is the gut microbiome and what does it do? 06:28 How does the microbiome affect hormones, immunity, and nutrient absorption? 08:38 What foods and habits support a healthy gut microbiome? 14:45 What harms the gut microbiome besides poor diet? 17:18 How does gut health impact mood and motivation? 20:40 Does the microbiome influence stress and stress management? 25:09 What is the connection between the microbiome, inflammation, and muscle health? 29:55 What kind and amount of exercise supports gut and brain health?36:22 What should people know about probiotics, glutamine, and other supplements? 40:51 Do you need probiotics if your diet is plant-diverse and healthy? 43:23 What are the simplest actionable steps for better gut-brain-muscle health?  If you like what you just consumed, leave us a 5-star review, and share this episode with a friend to help grow our NASM health and wellness community! The content shared in this podcast is solely for educational and entertainment purposes. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek out the guidance of your healthcare provider or other qualified professional. Any opinions expressed by guests and hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of NASM. Introducing NASM One, the membership for trainers and coaches. For just $35/mo., get unlimited access to over 300 continuing education courses, 50% off additional certifications and specializations, EDGE Trainer Pro all-in-one coaching app to grow your business, unlimited exam attempts and select waived fees. Stay on top of your game and ahead of the curve as a fitness professional with NASM One. Click here to learn more. https://bit.ly/4ddsgrm

Featuring perspectives from Dr Terence Friedlander, Dr Matthew Galsky, Dr Shilpa Gupta and Prof Andrea Necchi, moderated by Dr Friedlander, including the following topics: Case: A man in his early 80s with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) monitored by repeat TURBTs develops localized muscle-invasive bladder cancer and enrolls in a clinical trial of neoadjuvant enfortumab vedotin with pembrolizumab (0:00) Case: A man in his late 70s with newly diagnosed NMIBC with carcinoma in situ (CIS) receives BCG induction and experiences relapse of CIS during BCG maintenance (9:24) CME information and select publications

Nigeria is now open to U.S. beef and pork muscle cuts. As U.S. Meat Export Federation Africa Representative Matt Copeland explains, before the market access expansion facilitated by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service, exports to Nigeria had been limited to a few processed items. U.S. Meat Export FederationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mentors, consultants, and AI can give you better information, but they cannot make the decisions that depend on your goals and context. Ray argues that repeatedly outsourcing the thinking itself can weaken your intuition—and that the better use of outside expertise is to form your own hypothesis first, then invite someone else to challenge it.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy knowing what to do is often not the real problem.What outside expertise can tell you—and what it cannot know about your business.Why your goals and context make some decisions impossible for an advisor to make for you.How to use advisors without becoming dependent on their answers.Why forming your own hypothesis before asking for advice protects your judgment.How AI makes information cheaper while making independent judgment more important.//Welcome to The Ray J. Green Show, your destination for tips on sales, strategy, and self-mastery from an operator, not a guru.About Ray:→ Former Managing Director of National Small & Midsize Business at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where he doubled revenue per sale in fundraising, led the first increase in SMB membership, co-built a national Mid-Market sales channel, and more.→ Former CEO operator for several investor groups where he led turnarounds of recently acquired small businesses.→ Current founder of MSP Sales Partners, where we currently help IT companies scale sales: www.MSPSalesPartners.com→ Current Sales & Sales Management Expert in Residence at the world's largest IT business mastermind.→ Current Managing Partner of Repeatable Revenue Ventures, where we scale B2B companies we have equity in: www.RayJGreen.com//Follow Ray on:YouTube | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

A Nobel Prize-winning discovery from 1931 described a cellular “fermentation switch” tied to cancer. That same switch shows up — in a much milder form — in millions of exhausted, foggy, always-cold people who've never had the right tests run.TLDR: Fatigue that sleep doesn't fix. Brain fog. Always cold. Muscle heaviness. Crashing after a workout. These aren't personality traits or “just aging”; they're often signs that your mitochondria, the tiny power plants inside every cell, aren't running the way they should. In this episode, I walk through:* What mitochondria actually do (in plain English)* The 6 physical warning signs your body sends when they're struggling* The 5 lab markers that reveal mitochondrial stress — most of which your standard panel isn't interpreting correctly* Why your body's pH and proton gradient might be the most underrated marker you've never heard of* 8 ways to start rebuilding mitochondrial function this week, starting todayWhat Mitochondria Actually Are (In Plain English)This is a very rudimentary explanation…Every one of your roughly 37 trillion cells contains tiny structures called mitochondria. Their job is to take the food you eat and the oxygen you breathe and convert them into a usable form of energy called ATP (adenosine triphosphate).Think of it like currency exchange. Food is your paycheck. But you can't pay your bills with a paycheck directly. You have to convert it into cash first. That's what mitochondria do. Your heart, brain, and liver cells are packed with hundreds to thousands of them, because those organs demand the most energy.So the real question is: what happens when those mitochondria get damaged?The Warburg Connection And What It Actually Tells UsIn 1931, German biochemist Otto Warburg won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work on cellular respiration. Part of what made him famous was an earlier observation: many cancer cells generate energy primarily through fermentation (a process called aerobic glycolysis) rather than through the oxygen-based process healthy cells typically rely on - even when plenty of oxygen is available. Warburg's Nobel Prize was officially awarded for his discovery of the respiratory enzyme, and part of what he demonstrated along the way was that cancerous cells can live and develop even in the absence of oxygen. This pattern is now known as the Warburg effect.Here's where I want to be careful, because this is the kind of claim that's easy to oversimplify. It's tempting to say “damaged mitochondria cause cancer,” full stop. The real picture is messier and still debated. Researchers have gone back and forth for decades on whether this metabolic shift is a cause of cancer or a consequence of it, and more importantly, later research found that in most cancers, the mitochondria aren't actually broken. Subsequent research has shown that mitochondrial function is not impaired in most cancer cells, even though those cells still preferentially ferment glucose. The “why” behind that switch remains one of the more actively studied questions in cancer metabolism.So what does this mean for you, a person who almost certainly doesn't have cancer but does feel exhausted all the time? It means the fermentation-under-stress pattern Warburg first described is a real, well-documented phenomenon in cell biology, but I'm not going to tell you that your fatigue is “pre-cancer” or that a milder version of the Warburg effect is definitively what's causing your brain fog. What the broader mitochondrial dysfunction research does support is more modest and, frankly, more useful: when mitochondria are chronically stressed by poor diet, chronic stress, poor sleep, toxin exposure, or simply aging, cells generate less usable energy and more oxidative byproducts, and that shows up in the body long before it shows up on a standard lab panel.The Physical Warning Signs Most Doctors MissI hear a version of this sentence constantly: “My doctor ran labs and everything came back normal.” I believe them - the numbers usually do fall within standard reference ranges. But standard panels weren't built to catch mitochondrial strain. The body, on the other hand, tends to tell you well before a lab does. As you read this list, take honest mental inventory:* Brain fog and poor concentration. Your brain uses roughly 20% of your total energy output despite being about 2% of your body weight, so when brain-cell mitochondria underperform, mental clarity is often the first thing to go.* Fatigue that sleep doesn't fix. Not “I'm tired,” but “I slept eight hours, and I'm still exhausted.” This is one of the most common complaints I hear in practice.* Always feeling cold, or a low body temperature. Body heat is a byproduct of mitochondrial activity, so a consistently low waking temperature (roughly below 97.8°F) can point to a slower metabolic rate.* Muscle weakness or heaviness without a clear cause. Muscle cells are mitochondria-dense and need constant energy for contraction.* Exercise intolerance. You work out, and instead of feeling good afterward, you're wiped out for days without properly recovering.* Sensitivity to light or sound. Sensory processing is energy-expensive, and when cellular energy runs low, the nervous system loses some of its buffering capacity.None of these symptoms are proof of mitochondrial dysfunction on their own; fatigue and brain fog have a long list of possible causes, from thyroid issues to iron deficiency to depression to sleep apnea, and a thorough workup should rule those out first. But if several of these are chronic and unexplained, mitochondrial strain deserves a place on the list.The Lab Markers That Tell the Real StoryThese are markers you can request from a standard blood draw, though a few need to be ordered specifically. I want to flag something important up front: the “optimal” ranges I use in my own practice are tighter than the standard reference range most labs will flag as normal. That's intentional. A value can sit inside the reference range and still not be where I'd want to see it for someone chasing energy and longevity, rather than just ruling out overt disease. That distinction matters, and it's worth discussing with your own physician rather than self-diagnosing off a lab printout.* Fasting insulin. Most labs allow up to 25 µIU/mL as “normal.” I typically look for something closer to 2–5. Insulin creeping up into the high single digits or beyond can be an early sign that cells are struggling to use glucose efficiently.* Fasting glucose. Optimal is generally lower than most people assume, closer to 72–85 mg/dL rather than the upper 90s that many labs will still call normal.* High-sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP). This measures systemic inflammation. Levels of CRP less than 1 mg/L are generally considered low cardiovascular risk, 1 to 3 mg/L moderate risk, and above 3 mg/L elevated risk. Damaged mitochondria leak more free radicals, and that oxidative debris is one of several things that can trigger this kind of low-grade inflammatory signal.* CO2 (bicarbonate). Part of a standard basic metabolic panel, usually reported somewhere in the low-to-high 20s (mEq/L). When it trends toward the lower end, it can be a signal of mild metabolic acidosis; worth flagging and discussing with your doctor rather than a red-alert finding on its own.* Lactate-to-pyruvate ratio. This is a more advanced, specialist-ordered marker. Normally pyruvate flows into the mitochondria and gets converted into usable energy; when mitochondrial function is impaired, pyruvate backs up and converts to lactate instead. It's worth being precise here about what the actual research supports: a lactate-to-pyruvate ratio above 20 has been shown to distinguish patients with primary mitochondrial disease from those with other conditions in clinical studies, and this marker's best-documented use is in diagnosing rare inherited mitochondrial disorders or evaluating critically ill patients not as a general screening tool for everyday fatigue. If you're curious about your own ratio, this is a conversation to have with a clinician who can interpret it in the context of your full picture, not something to self-order and self-interpret.The Proton Gradient: Why pH Might Be an Underrated MarkerHere's a mental picture that helped this concept click for me: imagine Niagara Falls. Water crashes from a height, and that force turns a turbine that generates electricity at the base. Mitochondria do something similar, except instead of water, they're moving protons (hydrogen ions) across a membrane, building up a pressure gradient. When those protons flow back through a molecular structure called ATP synthase, that “turbine” spins and produces ATP.Now imagine you lower the height of the falls. Less force, less electricity. That's roughly what happens when your body's internal environment shifts toward acidity; the proton gradient shrinks, and energy production slows with it.Blood pH is tightly regulated and normally stays between 7.35 and 7.45, it doesn't swing wildly, and if you ever see it trend outside that narrow range on a lab, that's a signal your body's buffering systems are genuinely taxed, not a subtle wellness finding. Because blood pH is so tightly controlled and hard to use as an early, everyday signal, a more practical (though far less precise) proxy some practitioners use is first-morning urine pH, tested with an inexpensive strip. Consistently low first-morning urine pH is sometimes used as a rough indicator that the body is buffering more acid overnight than ideal; though it's a screening tool at best, not a diagnostic one, and it can be influenced by diet, hydration, and other unrelated factors.A quick, honest aside on “structured water.” You may hear claims - including sometimes in wellness spaces I respect - that water inside your cells exists in a special “fourth phase” or “exclusion zone” structure that's central to mitochondrial function, an idea popularized by bioengineer Gerald Pollack. I want to be straight with you about where this stands scientifically: it's a genuinely contested hypothesis, not a fact. Independent researchers have proposed alternative physical explanations for the phenomena Pollack describes, and some of his specific claims - like light-driven charge separation in water - are considered difficult to reconcile with basic physical chemistry. The underlying biology of cellular hydration and mitochondrial function is real and important; the specific “structured water” framework is an interesting but unproven idea layered on top of it, and I don't want to present it to you as settled science.8 Ways to Rebuild Mitochondrial Function (Mitochondrial Biogenesis)The good news is that mitochondria aren't fixed in number or function. Your body can build new ones; a process researchers call mitochondrial biogenesis. Here are eight inputs that support it, roughly in the order I'd actually prioritize them with a patient. Notice that supplements are last, not first.* Morning sunlight. Getting outside within about 30 minutes of waking supports circadian alignment, which in turn supports metabolic function.* Zone 2 cardio. This is exercise intensity where you can still hold a conversation roughly 3–4 sessions per week, 30–45 minutes. It's popularly described as uniquely effective for mitochondrial biogenesis through a signaling pathway called PGC-1α. I want to add a fair caveat here: while Zone 2 has been widely positioned in popular media as the optimal intensity for improving mitochondrial and fatty-acid oxidative capacity, a 2025 narrative review found the evidence for that specific claim is more mixed than commonly portrayed, and some research suggests higher-intensity training activates these same pathways just as strongly, if not more so. Zone 2 is still a well-supported, low-risk, sustainable way to build an aerobic base; I just don't want to oversell it as the only path to mitochondrial adaptation.* Cold exposure. This is a stressor, so I don't recommend starting here if you haven't built a foundation first. In animal studies, chronic cold exposure increases expression of mitochondrial proteins and the master regulator of mitochondrial biogenesis, PGC-1α, in brown adipose tissue - human data on the same mechanism is still developing. However, functional brown fat has been confirmed to exist and activate with cold exposure in adult humans. If you're adapted to it, starting with 30–60 seconds at the end of a shower is a reasonable entry point.* Circadian alignment. Consistent sleep/wake timing supports the same systems that morning light and cold exposure influence.* Structured hydration. Beyond simply drinking more water, this includes grounding and infrared light exposure - inputs that (independent of the more speculative “structured water” claims above) are reasonably tied to circadian and metabolic health.* Metabolic flexibility. This is your body's ability to switch between burning glucose and burning fat for fuel. Time-restricted eating is one of the more accessible tools for improving this, but it's a second-phase intervention, not a starting point, especially if your body isn't metabolically ready for it yet.* Red and near-infrared light therapy. Red to near-infrared light is absorbed by cytochrome c oxidase, an enzyme in the mitochondrial electron transport chain, and this interaction is associated with increased ATP synthesis by mitochondria. Most of the research uses roughly 10–20 minutes of targeted exposure, often over the head and torso.* Mitochondrial cofactors. This is where most people want to start and where I'd ask you to start last. CoQ10, magnesium, and B vitamins (especially B1, B2, B3) function as electron carriers within the Krebs cycle, and alpha-lipoic acid is a mitochondria-specific antioxidant. On top of these, I use Nion to support the body's pH and hydration balance, and Protandim NrF2 to help address the oxidative load that builds up when mitochondria are already under stress, but these work best layered on top of the lifestyle inputs above, not as a substitute for them.Quick Reference: What the Markers MeanThese "optimal" figures reflect the ranges I personally use with patients pursuing proactive metabolic health, not universal diagnostic cutoffs. Always interpret your own labs with a clinician who has your full history.This Week's ProtocolThree simple steps, none of which should cost much or take more than a few minutes a day:* Tomorrow morning: get outside within 30 minutes of waking for a few minutes of natural light.* Pick up pH test strips (inexpensive, available almost anywhere) and test your first-morning urine for three consecutive days. Write the numbers down.* Pull your last basic metabolic panel and find your CO2/bicarbonate value. If you don't have a recent one, get one drawn.Where to Go From HereIf you recognized yourself in several of the symptoms above, the first move isn't panic - it's data. We walk through exactly this kind of cellular assessment with patients every week inside the Thrive 120 framework. If you want a professional to look at your labs and symptom picture and tell you the top three things to address first: Disclaimer: this article is educational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor before making changes to your diet, exercise routine, or supplement regimen, especially if you're pregnant, nursing, on blood thinners, or managing a chronic condition — including cancer. Some links below are affiliate links — if you buy through them, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, and none of these products are intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.)References* Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 1931 — Otto Warburg, biographical: https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medicine/1931/warburg/biographical/* Warburg effect(s) — a biographical sketch of Otto Warburg and his impacts on tumor metabolism — PMC: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4784299/* Warburg Effect — a Consequence or the Cause of Carcinogenesis? — J Cancer: https://www.jcancer.org/v07p0817.htm* Genome-Scale Metabolic Modeling: mitochondrial function is not impaired in most cancer cells — PMC: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3053319/* C-Reactive Protein and cardiovascular risk categories — Circulation (AHA): https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/01.cir.0000093381.57779.67* Clinical usefulness of hs-CRP across Framingham risk scores — Circulation (AHA): https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/01.cir.0000125690.80303.a8* Diagnostic values of lactate-to-pyruvate ratio in mitochondrial disease — PMC: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9334250/* Lactate and lactate:pyruvate ratio in pediatric acute liver failure — PMC: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5328928/* Mitochondrial dysfunction and ischemia in critical illness (lactate:pyruvate ratio) — PMC: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4470667/* Much Ado About Zone 2: A Narrative Review — PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40560504/* Chronic cold exposure induces mitochondrial biogenesis in brown adipose tissue — iScience: https://www.cell.com/iscience/fulltext/S2589-0042(21)00402-8* Effect of habitual cold exposure on brown adipose tissue activity — systematic review: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/22423982.2025.2545059* Photobiomodulation of cytochrome c oxidase by chronic transcranial laser — PMC: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8971717/* Brain Photobiomodulation Therapy: A Narrative Review — PMC: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6041198/* Exclusion Zone Phenomena in Water — A Critical Review of Experimental Findings and Theories: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1909.06822Links mentioned:* Metabolic Blueprint Session: https://calendly.com/tripleplaydoc/complimentary-consult * Nion: https://www.nionhealth.com/tripleplaydoc* Protandim NrF2: https://tripleplaydoc.lifevantage.com/us-en/shop/protandim-nrf2 This is a public episode. 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Orforglipron is a new oral GLP-1 medication for weight loss, and many patients are asking how it compares to injectable options like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound. In this episode, Dr. Greg Jones is joined by Dr. Kris Wusterhausen to explain what orforglipron is, how it works, and where it may fit in the future of medical weight management.They discuss why this oral GLP-1 is different from traditional peptide-based therapies, including how small-molecule medications may affect absorption, dosing convenience, and patient accessibility. The conversation also covers what current research shows about weight-loss results, blood sugar changes, cardiovascular markers, side effects, contraception considerations, surgical precautions, and long-term use.If you are curious about orforglipron, oral GLP-1 medications, weight-loss drugs, metabolic health, muscle preservation, or how these therapies compare with injectable GLP-1 options, this episode offers a practical, clinically informed overview of the benefits, limitations, and unanswered questions.Get 10% off your first order at Dr. Jones Supplement Store when you join the email list. https://drjonessupplements.com/

Ever lose your electricity at home? It’s surprising how much we depend on it. We know the power’s out but, when we walk into a room, what do we automatically reach for? The light switch. Muscle memory. We take that connection for granted. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out the connection we each have with God through prayer. And when we ignore that connection, it starts to feel like the lights are out in our faith. Good encouragement coming from the book of Acts today. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ever lose your electricity at home? It’s surprising how much we depend on it. We know the power’s out but, when we walk into a room, what do we automatically reach for? The light switch. Muscle memory. We take that connection for granted. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out the connection we each have with God through prayer. And when we ignore that connection, it starts to feel like the lights are out in our faith. Good encouragement coming from the book of Acts today. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are doing something we have never done before.Once a month, members of The Metabolic Initiative get an hour to put their own questions directly to the scientists and clinicians at the forefront of metabolic health. Those sessions stay inside the platform. This one does not.After Dr. Ben Bikman joined us for episode 100, the questions kept coming. So we invited him back to sit with Dr. Dominic D'Agostino and MHI co-founder Victoria Field for a live member Q&A, and for the first time we are releasing the full session publicly.What came out of it: GLP-1 medications and the muscle loss debate, and how Ben's own position on these drugs has shifted. Insulin resistance and ceramides. Exogenous ketones, and when they may actually be useful. Metabolic approaches to cancer and the glucose ketone index. Exercise timing. Type 1 diabetes. Cortisol and fat distribution. Supplements.Questions Answered in This Episode:The muscle loss debate around GLP-1s has become polarized. Should clinicians be worried about muscle loss, muscle function, or neither?If you were diagnosed with cancer, are there any metabolic therapies you would start immediately?How long can it take for ceramides in adipose tissue to resolve — and insulin resistance to improve?Bioidentical D-BHB exogenous ketones are substantially more expensive. What is the value proposition over other forms?GLP-1 receptor agonists consistently raise resting heart rate. Is that something to be concerned about?Are there any emerging approaches to improving the management of type 1 diabetes?What happens metabolically, and to fat cells, glucose and ketones, when taking corticosteroids?This is the kind of conversation we host every month inside The Metabolic Initiative, alongside expert presentations from our conferences and a library built entirely around metabolic health and therapy, with CME credit available on eligible content for healthcare providers.If you want to be in the room for the next one, the first seven days are free. membership.metabolicinitiative.comSpecial thanks to the sponsors of this episode:Genova Connect: Get 15% off any Genova Connect test kit with code METABOLICLINK here.Cowboy Colostrum: Get up to 25% off with code METABOLIC here.More LinksDr. Ben Bikman's website: benbikman.comInsulin IQ: insuliniq.comYouTube: youtube.com/@benbikmanInstagram: @benbikmanphdIn every episode of The Metabolic Link, we'll uncover the very latest research on metabolic health and therapy. If you like this episode, please share it, subscribe, follow, and leave us a comment or review on whichever platform you use to tune in!You can find us on all your major podcast players here and full episodes are also up on our Metabolic Health Summit YouTube channel!Find us on social: InstagramFacebookYouTubeLinkedInPlease keep in mind: The Metabolic Link does not provide medical or health advice, but rather general information that does not serve as a substitute for a licensed healthcare professional. Never delay in seeking medical advice from an appropriately licensed medical provider for any health condition that you may have.

I'm excited to share another episode in our series of highly vetted companies. Today, I'm delighted to reconnect with Angelo Keely, the Co-founder and CEO of Kion, for our third conversation. I've been using essential aminos. I really leaned into them during my book launch, and I credit them with helping me maintain my muscle mass despite training at a lower volume. In today's conversation, Angelo and I discuss GLP-1s and muscle loss, exploring protein intake, the leucine threshold hypothesis, the association between declining estrogen and blunted muscle protein synthesis, and using essential aminos to build and maintain muscle. We unpack the role of sleep and recovery for muscle health, daily versus as-needed creatine monohydrate and essential amino acid supplementation, what omega-3s are, why they matter, and how to supplement. We also cover midlife women's body composition, weight loss, and muscle building, and Angelo shares his take on the disconnect between body composition changes in midlife women and how companies actively market to midlife women, knowing the challenges we face in that area. Stay tuned for today's insightful and informative discussion with Angelo Keely of Kion. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How caloric restriction leads to fat loss but can also cause the body to break down muscle  How essential aminos can help preserve our muscles as we age The essential amino formula Angelo recommends for midlife women Hormone changes may affect muscle protein synthesis The huge impact poor sleep has on whole-body protein synthesis  Essential aminos vs. whey protein and how they differ Value of essential aminos for maintaining muscle during caloric deficits  How aminos and creatine both need to be taken consistently, but for different physiological reasons What to look for when choosing a quality omega-3 supplement How to make daily supplementation easier to maintain Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website. Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com  Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow.  Purchase Cynthia's book, The Menopause Gut. Cynthia's Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Connect with Angelo Keely Kion (Use code CYNTHIA for 20% off)

Dr. Sara Oikawa joins Vanessa to break down the science of protein, body recomposition, muscle preservation, and protein quality. BACK TO SCHOOL SALE! For a limited time, save 40% sitewide at ketogenicgirl.com with code BACKTOSCHOOL40, including the Protein-Sparing Modified Fasting Library, ToneLUX Red Light Therapy Collection, and Tone Breath Ketone Analyzer. Australia, New Zealand & Southeast Asia: Save 75% on available ToneLUX and Tone products during the warehouse moving sale with code WAREHOUSE75, while supplies last. They discuss a fascinating study in which young men followed a 40% calorie deficit while completing intensive resistance and interval training. The group consuming 2.4 g/kg of protein actually gained lean mass while losing fat, while the lower-protein group maintained lean mass. Sara also shares research showing how quickly muscle can be lost during severe inactivity, why protein cannot fully replace the stimulus of muscle contraction, and why high-quality protein becomes especially important during recovery. Try my favorite new electrolytes Cure Hydration! Head to curehydration.com/VANESSA and use code VANESSA to save 20% on your order.

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In Part 2 of our three-part series on peptides, Dr. Michelle Plaster and NP Amber Foster take a deeper dive into some of the specific peptides they commonly discuss and prescribe—and what makes each one different. From growth hormone-related peptides and body composition to muscle building, sleep, recovery, and tissue healing, we break down how different peptides may be used depending on your individual goals. We also talk about peptide combinations, why cycling and lab monitoring matter, and why peptides should be approached as part of a complete health and lifestyle plan, not as a quick fix. You'll also hear some personal experiences from Dr. Plaster and Amber as they discuss the peptides they've seen used in their own lives and with patients.In this episode, we discuss:• Growth hormone-related peptides and their role in body composition• Why peptides may be combined or “stacked”• Muscle building and maintaining muscle during weight loss• Sleep, recovery, and overall wellness• The “Wolverine” stack and how these peptides are used• Why your specific health goals should determine the approachAnd we're not done yet! In Part 3, we'll continue our conversation about peptides and take a closer look at inflammation, energy, longevity, and immunity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.