Why Muscle Matters & How to Build It

In this episode of "Perform," Dr. Andy Galpin discusses the importance of skeletal muscle for overall health and human performance, going beyond aesthetics and sports. He emphasizes that muscle is the largest organ in the body, crucial for vitality, brain function, longevity, glucose regulation, and metabolism. Dr. Galpin explains muscle composition, fiber types (fast and slow twitch), and their adaptability to lifestyle factors. He outlines how to assess muscle quantity and quality using tools like FFMI and movement screens, and provides interventions, including resistance training and proper nutrition, to enhance muscle health, stressing the significance of strength training for preserving fast-twitch fibers and improving overall well-being.