#180: Do you have to lift heavy as you age? How to increase lean mass at any age

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 lifting
2:22: 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 

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