160: 5 Reasons to Make Building Muscle Your Big Goal Ft. Ali Gilbert
In today's era, where most men, especially the youth, only know how to eliminate fat, where they should be building muscle and focusing on their testosterone levels, there is a lot of misinformation spread around. In today’s episode, Ali, the queen of men’s health, shares her amazing insights about the health benefits of building muscles and how to optimize their testosterone. Also, she will give us true information about cholesterol and TRT. Ali helps busy men get jacked, look great naked, optimize testosterone, and conquer nutrition by providing structure and a plan that works for their lifestyle. She has coached thousands of attorneys, doctors, other coaches, CEOs, executives, veterans, current military, and any dude looking to optimize their health. Key Highlights: [00:01 - 11:56] Focus On Adding Muscle, Not Losing It ● Ali explains that people have different ideas about what they want to look like when they build muscle. ● We focus too much on losing body weight and not enough on adding muscle, making us more resistant to osteoporosis, metabolic diseases, and other diseases. ● The goal is to grow muscle, not look sloppy, and end up with good body composition. ● Almost everyone has a genetic potential to gain muscle that can carry them into their elder years, making them more resistant to osteoporosis, metabolic diseases, and other illnesses. [11:56 - 15:45] The Rate of Muscle Decline, Accelerates as We Get Older ● A healthy body fat range is unknown, and having more muscle tissue does not burn more calories at rest but rather more calories in motion. ● Having more muscle tissue helps us burn more calories and become more sensitive to glucose, reducing our risk of diabetes. ● The more muscle mass we have, the healthier bones and muscles will be. [15:45 - 24:03] Closing Segment ● A large muscle mass doesn't necessarily burn more calories at rest, but when you move, you burn more calories from glycogen, carbohydrates, and other sources. ● Ali talks about The Silverback Summit, which was created to create a safe environment for men to talk about anything and not be judged. Key Quotes: “The rate of muscle decline accelerates as we get older.” Ali Gilbert “Everyone is going to react different, they have different needs and stuff like that. So sending somebody out the door with testosterone and other things that are not necessary, it's just malpractice, in my opinion.” - Ali Gilbert “If somebody says, I wanna get jacked, what does that mean to you? Because to me, it's a whole different definition.” - Ali Gilbert “The more body fat you have, the more inflamed you are because body fat is the most inflammatory tissue on the body.” - Ali Gilbert CONNECT WITH ALI : Ali Gilbert website Instagram.com/thealigilbert The Silverback Summit Get leaner. Live Longer. Be Legendary. Here’s how I can help you reach your goals! 1. Visit N8training.com - mastermind 2. Join our 5-Day Morning Routine Challenge 3. Get my super easy and accessible FREE 5-Day Sugar Detox Program. All you have to do is put in your email and receive access together with a handbook! Thefreesugardetox.com 4. Start by understanding the science and simplicity of carb backloading for fat loss - go to GetNatesBook.Com. to get a free copy of Nate’s bestseller “The Million Dollar Body Method” 5. Get more great tips to get leaner by connecting with me on Instagram @lowcarbhustle 6. Join the MDB Mastermind for just a buck! If you want accountability, coaching, and an amazing training program to get leaner, this is what you need. Go to nate.fit to find out more and get your first 2 weeks for just 1 dollar. If you liked the show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, and share it on social media to get reposted to over 12k of the homies.