Episode 39: Protein Consumption and Resistance Training for Aging Well
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Living a Nutritious Life Podcast
In this week’s episode of Living a Nutritious Life, I am beyond thrilled to welcome my friend Rachele Pojednic, CEO and Founder of Strong Process Education and the Director of Scientific Research at Restore Hyperwellness.
About Our Guest
Rachele Pojednic holds a faculty appointment at Stanford University and is a research associate at the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Read her full bio here.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
- The crucial role of protein consumption and exactly how much you need to consume and the role of strength training in maintaining muscle mass.
- Identifying and preventing overtraining.
- The impact of estrogen on muscle health, especially during perimenopause and menopause.
- Debunking myths about resistance training and exercise for women.
Episode Highlights:
- Understanding sarcopenia and its effects on metabolism and diseases [8:15 ]
- Optimal protein intake recommendations for healthy aging [22:40 ]
- Techniques in strength training [30:02 ]
- Identifying and mitigating the signs of overtraining [42:15 ]
- The benefits of starting strength training early [51:30 ]
- Bridging the gap between academia, wellness, and fitness [58:45 ]
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