Why Weight Training Is Key to Longevity & Fighting Chronic Disease | Dr. Mark Hyman

Mark Hyman

Sep 20, 2024

Episode description

Think weight training is just for bodybuilders? In this episode, I break down why building muscle is one of the most important things you can do for your long-term health. From improving insulin resistance and boosting your metabolism to enhancing mental clarity and protecting against chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and Alzheimer's—muscle is the secret weapon you didn’t know you needed. I’ll also share practical tips for incorporating strength training into your routine, no matter your age or fitness level.

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Episode description

Think weight training is just for bodybuilders? In this episode, I break down why building muscle is one of the most important things you can do for your long-term health. From improving insulin resistance and boosting your metabolism to enhancing mental clarity and protecting against chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and Alzheimer's—muscle is the secret weapon you didn’t know you needed. I’ll also share practical tips for incorporating strength training into your routine, no matter your age or fitness level.

View Show Notes From This Episode

Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman

Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journal

This episode is brought to you by Mitopure, OneSkin, Seed, and AX3.

Support essential mitochondrial health and save 10% on Mitopure. Visit TimelineNutrition.com/Drhyman and use code DRHYMAN10.

Unlock your healthiest skin yet. Try OneSkin with 15% off your first purchase using code HYMAN15 at OneSkin.co today.

Seed is offering my community 25% off to try DS-01® for themselves. Visit seed.com/hyman and use code HYMAN25 for 25% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic.

Get 20% off your first order of AX3's astaxanthin at Ax3.Life/Hyman with code HYMAN at checkout.

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Unzombify skin cells with revolutionary OS1 peptide

A revolutionary peptide called OS1, found in One Skin products, has been shown in lab studies to switch off aging senescent cells, also known as zombie cells.

Incorporate exercise snacks to combat sedentary behavior

"Exercise snacks" are isolated bouts of vigorous exercise lasting less than a minute, performed periodically throughout the day to offset the effects of sitting.

Utilize astaxanthin to extend lifespan

Astaxanthin is one of the few molecules proven to extend lifespan in the renowned NIH-funded Interventions Testing Program.

Maintain muscle strength with one weekly workout

To simply maintain existing muscle strength, research shows that just one workout per week with one all-out set per exercise is the minimum effective dose.

Consume one gram of protein per pound of ideal body weight to build muscle

To effectively build muscle, you need to consume about one gram of protein per pound of your ideal body weight.

Utilize exercise to combat depression and anxiety

Research indicates that exercise is as effective, or even more effective, than counseling or medication for alleviating depression and anxiety.

Leverage muscle contraction to release myokines for health benefits

Healthy muscle contraction releases over 600 different peptides called myokines, which are messenger molecules that regulate inflammation, hormones, and blood sugar.

Build lean muscle to enhance longevity

Muscle is considered the organ and currency of longevity, as those with more lean muscle tend to live longer and it's one of the most effective ways to slow aging.

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