Skeletal Muscle & Fat Loss for Longevity with Layne Norton, PhD
Layne Norton, Ph. D., is a scientist, pro natural bodybuilder, raw elite powerlifter, and physique coach, among other things. He received his BS in Biochemistry, and his PhD in Nutritional Sciences. He is a current IPF and USAPL world and national record-holder in squat (668 lb).
“I always tell people, I don't think I would've had the success I did in business or social media or academia if I hadn't done weightlifting because that taught me so much about other things in life.” —Layne Norton
In this episode we discuss:
MUSCLE/ WEIGHT LIFTING
- The keys to preserving muscle and losing fat
- Why is skeletal muscle so important for longevity and brain health?
- What’s really driving muscle growth: intrinsic vs. systemic factors, IGF, and hormone signaling
- The important role of inflammation from exercise
WOMEN vs MEN
- Most studies done on men
- Women training on empty stomach
- Clarifying the role of cortisol—a misunderstood hormone
- Protein and amino acids amounts needed to build muscle
SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY
- What is a scientific paper
- How to read science
- What is fake and what is not
FOOD/ DIET
- Energy: are all calories equal?
- How much we are burning va how much we actually burn
- Mascros
- Genes / blood work and specific diets
- Tracking meals and counting calories
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