#180: Do you have to lift heavy as you age? How to increase lean mass at any age
#180: Do you have to lift heavy as you age? How to increase lean mass at any age  
Podcast: The Dr. Shannon Show
Published On: Thu Aug 22 2024
Description: Is heavy lifting the only way to stay strong, build lean mass, and improve body composition as we age? Dr. Shannon, Dr. Jill, and Dr. Payton discuss what stimulus the body needs to develop lean mass and improve body composition at any age. 0:00: Introduction to heavy lifting2:22: The musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause 6:10:  Type I vs type II muscle fibers 10:43: Feeling the burn vs approaching muscle failure 14:45: Shortcomings of studies measuring strength and hypertrophy 20:18: Summary  14-day free Evlo trialFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on InstagramTo take our free 35-minute Upper Body Build class taught by Dr. Shannon, visit portal.evlofitness.com.