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The Dr. Hyman Show

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

The Dr. Hyman Show

Dr. Mark Hyman

Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Medicine

4.68.7K Ratings

🗓️ 20 September 2024

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Coming up on this episode of the doctor's pharmacy,

0:02.6

Having and using muscle is one of the most effective ways to slow the whole aging process.

0:06.7

Now, after age 30, you lose as much as 5% of your muscle mass per decade.

0:11.6

But muscle is the organ of longevity. It's the

0:15.2

currency of longevity. Those with lean muscle tend to live longer.

0:18.2

For me being healthy means to be able to get up every morning and do exactly what I want to do no matter my age.

0:25.0

In fact, I recently hike 15 miles in the snow in the mountains of Patagonia. I was so tired after, but so was my 28 year old guide who was half my age.

0:33.5

And that's why I'm excited to share a supplement that's been a game changer in my

0:36.3

fitness journey.

0:37.3

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0:38.3

As you age your mitochondria, the tiny energy factories inside the cells of your

0:41.8

muscles and organs become less efficient.

0:44.0

And this can cause your energy levels and muscle function to wane,

0:46.7

leaving you to feeling too tired to do all the things you used to do, and all the things you

0:50.0

want to do. But my new pure can help you turn back the clock. It's clinically

0:53.4

proven to rejuvenate and invigorate tired worn-out mitochondria for

0:56.6

improved energies, muscle strength, and endurance. It's backed by more than 15

1:00.3

years of serious science and I can tell you personally that my workouts have never felt more productive

1:04.3

with noticeable gains in muscle and endurance within just a few months of taking it.

1:07.8

And right now, Time Line is giving my community an exclusive 10% off your first order of Mightopure.

1:12.6

Just head to timeline.com,

1:14.0

forth slash Dr. Hyman, that's D RheYMaN,

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