Let's Talk About Testosterone

Which does more damage, losing muscle or gaining fat? The answer is losing muscle. A study of elderly men comparing obesity with sarcopenia found that compared with high fat mass, low muscle mass both increased risk of injury and had a greater negative impact on performance. Supporting a muscle-centric perspective on longevity, these findings demon

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Muscle: The Real Fountain of Youth

By Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

Excerpted from Forever Strong: A New Science Based Strategy for Aging Well

My goal is nothing short of upending modern medicine with a refocus on muscle as the fountain of youth. In real life, it’s neither a fantastical elixir nor a miraculous curative. But muscle can still be a magic pill fo... See more

Density training will be employed to increase work capacity, enhance strength and endurance, and above all, increase your testosterone. Testosterone is the main focus because it’s what will allow you to build more muscle and lose fat, but also because it’s the underlying problem that is restricting most men. Research shows that testosterone levels

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but here’s your cheat sheet to higher T. • Lift heavy weights. • Do intervals. • Practice sprints and work your lower body. • Supplement with Vitamin D (at least 300 IU/day). • Don’t smoke. • Supplement with zinc. • Sleep more than six hours per night. • Eat more protein. • Do squats and deadlifts. • Use shorter rest periods in the gym. • Take fish

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