#559: Exercise as Medicine, Midlife Must-Dos, and How to Know If You’re Actually Building Muscle

Today we unpack a groundbreaking new study showing exercise stops cancer from coming back after treatment. We also talk about what really matters for building strength and longevity, how to know if you’re actually gaining muscle, and which labs are worth asking for at your next physical. Spoiler: “toning” isn’t a thing, but progressive overload definitely is. 

Timestamps:

[1:35] Welcome

[15:15] Discussion about study on how exercise is better than drugs to stop cancer

[29:11] What are the top 3 basics for fitness after age 35?

[42:15] I’m due for a physical and I want bloodwork and don’t know what to ask for. 

[49:05] I’ve been lifting more intentionally, but not sure if what I’m doing is building muscle. How do I know if I’m building muscle vs. maintaining? 

Episode Links:

Exercise ‘better than drugs’ to stop cancer returning after treatment, trial finds

Noelle’s instagram post: Exercise is more effective than drugs at stopping cancer

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