Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
If your goal is to lose fat, the last thing you want to lose is your muscle.
Muscle is one of the greatest predictors of longevity. It helps regulate blood sugar, improves insulin sensitivity, and acts as a powerful metabolic engine.
As you age, maintaining strength becomes even more important. Research has linked factors like grip strength and muscle mass to healthier aging and longevity.
The message is simple: if you want to live a long time, lift heavy weights.
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The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The Content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.
If your goal is to lose fat, the last thing you want to lose is your muscle.
Muscle is one of the greatest predictors of longevity. It helps regulate blood sugar, improves insulin sensitivity, and acts as a powerful metabolic engine.
As you age, maintaining strength becomes even more important. Research has linked factors like grip strength and muscle mass to healthier aging and longevity.
The message is simple: if you want to live a long time, lift heavy weights.
Watch the “Ultimate Human Podcast” every Tuesday & Thursday at 9AM EST:
YouTube: bit.ly/3RPQYX8
Podcasts: bit.ly/3RQftU0
Connect with Gary Brecka:
Instagram: bit.ly/3RPpnFs
TikTok: bit.ly/4coJ8fo
X.com: bit.ly/3Opc8tf
Facebook: bit.ly/464VA1H
LinkedIn: bit.ly/4hH7Ri2
Website: bit.ly/4eLDbdU
Merch: bit.ly/4aBpOM1
Newsletter: bit.ly/47ejrws
Ask Gary: bit.ly/3PEAJuG
The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka Podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The Content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.
