129: Does Too Much Muscle Shorten Your Life? with Dr. Keith Baar
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Can muscle growth and longevity coexist?
Dr. Keith Baar breaks down the science of exercise, diet, and aging—focusing on the mTOR pathway, muscle hypertrophy, and how resistance vs. endurance training impacts long-term health. Learn how personalized health strategies, isometric exercises, and ketogenic diets influence aging and muscle preservation. This episode is packed with actionable insights for anyone serious about optimizing fitness, metabolism, and longevity.
Learn more about Dr. Keith Baar: https://health.ucdavis.edu/physiology/faculty/baar.html
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