4 Experts on How to Build Muscle

In this special episode of The Human Upgrade, you will gain insights from four fitness and health experts on understanding muscle, how to grow muscle, exercise effectively, and recover properly.  Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a functional medicine physician, emphasizes the critical role of skeletal muscle as an organ of longevity. She explains how muscle health impacts overall well-being and offers strategies to prevent age-related muscle loss.  John Jaquish, the inventor of the X3 bar, discusses the benefits of variable resistance training. He shares his expertise on progressive overload and how data-driven training can enhance muscle growth and performance.  Tony Horton, the creator of P90X, introduces the concept of muscle confusion. He explains how varying workout routines can prevent plateaus, reduce injuries, and keep your fitness journey exciting and effective.  Magnus Lygdbäck, a celebrity trainer, provides tips on optimizing performance and recovery. He highlights the importance of structured habits, balanced nutrition, and recovery techniques like ice baths and isometric exercises to sustain high performance.  Tune in to this episode to learn practical tips and expert advice on building muscle, improving exercise routines, and optimizing recovery for long-term health and fitness.   CHECK OUT THE FULL EPISODES NOW!  Dr. Gabrielle Lyon: https://youtu.be/X3hkW0afys0   John Jaquish: https://youtu.be/6efQiP_rCLM   Tony Horton: https://youtu.be/BRSvTx8Ank4   Magnus Lygdbäck: https://youtu.be/9x3fvChVwyo   Timestamps:  00:00:00 — Opening  00:00:10 — Dr. Gabrielle Lyon on Skeletal Muscle Health  00:02:32 — Aging and Muscle  00:06:03 — Measuring Muscle Quality  00:09:15 — Genetic Potential  00:20:41 — John Jaquish on Variable Resistance Training  00:24:32 — Progressive Overload  00:27:37 — Neurological Adaptation  00:31:47 — Data-Driven Training  00:34:39 — One Meal a Day and Protein  00:44:15 — Tony Horton on Muscle Confusion  00:47:45 — Using Bands for Resistance  00:50:16 — Continuous Training  00:52:03 — Balancing Rest and Work  00:54:27 — Magnus Lygdbäck on Optimizing Performance  00:57:15 — Nutrition vs. Training  01:00:15 — Avoiding Perfectionism  01:02:48 — Pre-Performance Training  01:05:59 — Blood Flow Restriction   Sponsors: Calroy | Head over to Calroy.com/Dave for an exclusive discount LMNT | Get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any drink mix purchase by going to DrinkLMNT.com/Dave  Resources: Dr. Gabrielle Lyon's Website: https://drgabriellelyon.com/ Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s Instagram: @drgabriellelyon Order Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s Book: Forever Strong John Jaquish's X3 Bar: https://www.jaquishbiomedical.com/ Dr. John Jaquish’s Instagram: @drjaquish Tony Horton's Programs: https://www.tonyhortonlife.com/ Tony Horton’s Instagram: @TonySHorton Magnus Lygdbäck’s Instagram: @magnuslygdback Magnus Lygdbäck's Training: https://www.magnusmethod.com/ Dave's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/daveasprey Dave Asprey’s Book ‘Smarter Not Harder’ is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books  Follow Dave on Instagram: @Dave.Asprey  Want to join The Human Upgrade Podcast Live? Join Our Upgrade Collective: https://www.ourupgradecollective.com/  Danger Coffee by Dave Asprey: https://www.instagram.com/dangercoffeeofficial/ Supplements by Dave Asprey: https://shopsuppgradelabs.com/ Own an Upgrade Labs: https://ownanupgradelabs.com/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.