Dr. Gabrielle Lyon: #1 Blueprint for Building Muscle That Will Change How You Age! (This Will Transform Your Long-Term Health!)
<p>Dr. Gabrielle Lyon doesn’t just talk about strength—she reframes it, revealing how building muscle is a daily practice of resilience, clarity, and long-term health.</p> <p>Jay sits down with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon for a conversation that shifts how we think about health, strength, and aging. What starts as a conversation about fitness quickly becomes something deeper: our responsibility to our future selves. Jay shares his own journey with exercise, mindset, and consistency, while Gabrielle challenges long-held beliefs around weight loss, diet culture, and why so many people feel exhausted, stuck, or confused about their health..</p> <p>Together, they unpack why muscle is far more than an aesthetic goal, it’s a metabolic organ that influences brain health, longevity, hormones, confidence, and disease prevention. Gabrielle breaks down why weight loss alone can backfire, how being “skinny fat” puts people at real risk, and why muscle loss may be linked to diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and chronic fatigue. Jay bridges the science to everyday life, digging into practical questions about protein, resistance training, walking, cardio, fasting, supplements, and how even small actions, like pushups or cold exposure, can create powerful mental shifts.</p> <p>In this interview, you'll learn:</p> <p>How to Build Muscle for Longevity, Not Just Appearance</p> <p>How to Stop Chasing Weight Loss and Start Building Strength</p> <p>How to Eat Protein in a Way That Actually Builds Muscle</p> <p>How to Avoid Being “Skinny Fat” and Why It Matters</p> <p>How to Balance Cardio and Resistance Training for Real Results</p> <p>How to Build Physical Strength That Supports Emotional Resilience</p> <p>No matter your age, starting point, or past habits, it’s never too late to build strength from the inside out. Aging is inevitable, but feeling weak, stuck, or disconnected doesn’t have to be. You are allowed to become stronger, mentally and physically, one choice at a time and that choice is always available to you today.</p> <p><em>Check out Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s latest book, </em><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Forever-StrongTM-PLAYBOOK-Science-Based-Strengthen/dp/1668085623"><em>The Forever Strong PLAYBOOK</em></a><em>, the ultimate guide for anyone who wants to feel stronger, move better, and stay energized.</em></p> <p><em>To order FOREVER STRONG, visit: </em><a href="https://drgabriellelyon.com/forever-strong/"><em>https://drgabriellelyon.com/forever-strong/</em></a><em> </em></p> <p>With Love and Gratitude,</p> <p>Jay Shetty</p> <p><strong>JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX</strong></p> <p><strong><em>Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe </em></strong><a href="https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe"><strong><em>here</em></strong></a><strong><em>. </em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! </em></strong><a href="https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast"><strong><em>https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast</em></strong></a><strong><em> </em></strong></p> <p><strong>What We Discuss:</strong></p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>01:16 Building a Stronger, More Resilient World</p> <p>02:06 Why Everything Starts With the Mind</p> <p>04:12 How Building Muscle Can Shift Your Mental State</p> <p>06:23 Why Unhealthy Muscle Drives Obesity</p> <p>10:53 Understanding Metabolic Syndrome</p> <p>13:05 Why Is Gaining Fat Easier Than Building Muscle?</p> <p>16:02 A Simple Framework for Building Muscle</p> <p>19:39 Muscle Mass Matters More for Long-Term Health!</p> <p>25:27 Men vs. Women: Is Building Muscle Different?</p> <p>28:31 Simple Ways to Test and Build Grip Strength</p> <p>34:59 The Hidden Dangers of Being “Skinny Fat”</p> <p>38:01 How Highly Processed Diets Damage Muscle Health</p> <p>42:41 How to Use Nutrition to Stimulate Muscle Growth</p> <p>47:11 How Much Protein Do We Actually Need?</p> <p>51:11 The Two Ways to Stimulate Skeletal Muscle</p> <p>53:45 Being Sedentary Will Kill Your Progress</p> <p>57:44 Don’t Skip Meals if You Want to Gain Muscle </p> <p>59:39 Do 10,000 Steps Actually Build Muscle?</p> <p>01:00:20 Do Pilates and Yoga Count as Strength Training?</p> <p>01:01:11 Lifting Weights Is a Non-Negotiable</p> <p>01:03:39 The Link Between Muscle Health and Fertility</p> <p>01:06:58 The Only Organ System You Can Truly Control</p> <p>01:09:10 Supplements That Actually Support Your Body</p> <p>01:13:00 Are Protein Ice Creams Actually a Good Source of Protein?</p> <p>01:17:22 How Food Companies Shape What You Believe</p> <p>01:24:04 Gabrielle on Final Five</p> <p><strong>Episode Resources:</strong></p> <p>Website | <a href="https://drgabriellelyon.com/">https://drgabriellelyon.com/</a> </p> <p>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drgabriellelyon/">https://www.instagram.com/drgabriellelyon/</a> </p> <p>YouTube | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWPQJeWz4pvccA3lIoZ7j1Q">https://www.youtube.com/channel/