Why Muscle Matters for Longevity, Brain Health, and Aging with Gabrielle Lyon | The Commune Podcast

Описание: In this episode of The Commune Podcast, Jeff welcomes back Dr. Gabrielle Lyon — physician, longevity expert, and author of The Forever Strong Playbook — to explore why skeletal muscle is the most overlooked organ in health and aging. They discuss the metabolic link between muscle and brain health, how to think about protein intake at any age, and why building strength safely over time matters more than just lifting heavier.

Dr. Lyon also makes a compelling case for mindset as a core pillar of physical transformation. She shares practical ways to build mental toughness alongside muscle, from small daily friction exercises to doing hard things with your family. A grounded, actionable conversation for anyone ready to take their health seriously.

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00:00 Muscle as the organ of longevity
02:00 Why muscle matters beyond aesthetics
04:30 Insulin resistance and brain health
07:00 Alzheimer’s and metabolic dysfunction
09:15 Muscle contraction and myokines
12:00 Thinking faster through movement
15:40 Sarcopenia is not inevitable
18:30 GLP one drugs and muscle loss
22:10 Mindset as a training pillar
25:30 Capacity built through discomfort
28:45 Protein as the priority nutrient
31:00 Leucine and muscle signaling
34:00 Protein quality vs quantity
37:00 Muscle quality and intramuscular fat
39:30 Progressive over stimulus
42:00 Technique over heavier weight
44:30 Zone five and interval training
47:00 Sprint intervals and mental toughness
49:30 Active recovery and rest
52:00 Training as a family standard
54:30 Choosing the harder path early
56:00 Building stronger humans together