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"You Should Focus on Muscle Not Fat Loss"

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and Tommy Wood PhD (84 minutes)

Published by: Dr. Gabrielle Lyon - 31 Mar 2023

Tommy Wood MD, PhD is a neuroscientist and elite-level professional nerd who has coached world class athletes in a dozen sports. He received an undergraduate degree in biochemistry from the University of Cambridge, a medical degree from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in physiology and neuroscience from the University of Oslo.

In this episode we discuss:

Does muscle mass matter?
How exercise makes you smarter.
The ideal amount of protein for maintaining good health and preventing disease.
Should you be lifting weights?

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