Ep. 51: Optimizing Exercise and Sleep To Build Muscle (Men’s Hormonal Health Part 3) - a podcast by Jay Feldman Wellness

from 2021-03-17T08:48:35

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In this episode we discuss:


  • The ideal types and amount of exercise for building muscle and losing fat




  • Whether exercise is the primary determinant of body composition and muscle mass




  • The minimum effective dose of weightlifting to build muscle




  • Why stress and damage are not prerequisites for muscle building




  • Alternatives to weightlifting for muscle growth, fat loss, and hormonal health (including Functional Patterns)




  • Why having 6-pack abs doesn’t mean someone is healthy




 


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Timestamps:


3:41 – the importance of factors beyond exercise for building muscle


13:41 – the importance of recovery and how to determine the right amount and intensity of exercise


22:57 – the different types of hypertrophy and why completing sets to failure or emphasizing eccentrics is not ideal


27:55 – the minimum effective dose for weightlifting for muscle growth


36:51 – alternatives to weightlifting for muscle growth, fat loss, and hormonal health (including Functional Patterns)


46:47 – the importance of regular movement outside of intense exercise


49:10 – physical fitness often does not equate to health


55:33 – how to optimize sleep for building muscle and improving hormonal health


1:04:54 – summarizing the most important points for optimal hormonal health and muscle building


 

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