Could building muscle add years to your life? – with Dr Gabrielle Lyon

Could building muscle add years to your life? – with Dr Gabrielle Lyon

Muscle doesn't just keep us strong and toned – it’s also an essential longevity tool. Physician and bestselling author Dr Gabrielle Lyon joins Liz to explain how lifting weights protects your bones, regulates blood sugar and promotes healthy ageing – and why it’s never too early or late to start.


In this episode, Liz and Gabrielle discuss why we naturally lose muscle mass from our 30s, and how resistance training can protect against osteoporosis and metabolic disease.


Gabrielle also shares practical advice on protein intake and simple, functional strength exercises to build into your week to help you feel stronger, fitter and more resilient


In this episode:

· Why muscle is an organ of longevity

· How perimenopause impacts muscle mass

· The link between poor muscle health and type 2 diabetes

· How building muscle can help you burn fat

· The importance of protein for healthy ageing

· Easy ways to build strength training into your week


More from Gabrielle:

· Follow Gabrielle on Instagram

·The Forever Strong Playbook

Get in touch with a question for Liz:

· Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.com

· WhatsApp: 07518 471 846


More from Liz:

· Order Liz's new book – How to Age

· A Better Second Half

· Follow Liz on Instagram

· Follow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram


Host: Liz Earle

Producer: Anouszka Tate (Fresh Air Production)

Social Media Manager: Naomi van Geelen

Content Writer: Lucy Parley

Head of Brand: Ellie Smith


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