There is a lot of talk and attention paid to the subject of obesity and for good reason. Obesity has been on the rise for decades and it, and all associated health consequences, show no signs of slowing down any time soon. But, what if we have placed our treatment focus in the wrong place. What if, instead of focusing on being "over fat" we focused on being "under muscled"?
In the amazing video below, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon describes in great detail her approach to treating modern metabolic and obesity-related diseases called "muscle-centric medicine". Put simply, muscle is not just something that makes you look good or helps you lift heavy things, but is the biggest endocrine organ in your body. Working muscle sends powerful signals to all parts of your body to improve blood sugar and blood pressure. It has effects on the brain and can help prevent Alzheimers. It can have profound effects on the heart and cardiovascular system. As if that weren't enough, there is cutting-edge science pointing to the anti-inflammatory effects of muscle-produced chemical messengers (called myokines) that act to counter the pro-inflammatory chemical messengers produced by fat.
This is why we do what we do at SprintStrong Fitness. Instead of concentrating on "fat loss" we focus on working your muscles intensely. This intense muscle work is literally the antidote to metabolic syndrome. Instead of focusing on deprivation in your life, think about all the powerful things you can do to improve your fitness. The three most powerful things you can do for your metabolic health are to do strength training to momentary muscular failure, do intense sprints, and prioritize protein at each meal. These three things, when combined, will supercharge your muscles and dramatically improve you health.
To learn more, please watch this video. These ideas are the foundation of why we do what we do at SprintStrong Fitness.
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