Reframing Energy Management: Strength Training as the Foundation of Professional Performance

In today’s hyper-connected and cognitively demanding world, the ability to manage one’s energy—not just one’s time—is emerging as the ultimate performance advantage. Nowhere is this truer than in high-pressure professions like academia and corporate leadership, where long hours, sedentary routines, and chronic stress have become the norm. Yet, despite the growing popularity of mindfulness apps […]

Muscle-Centric Medicine: The Missing Link in Modern Personal Training

For years, the fitness industry has focused primarily on weight loss, with success often measured by the numbers on a scale. While body composition is still an important health indicator, this narrow focus has limited the effectiveness of personal training, often overlooking the true factors that contribute to long-term health, performance, and longevity. As we […]

Tracking and Measuring Success in Muscle-Centric Training

Throughout this series exploring the empirical evidence surrounding Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s (2022) Muscle-Centric Medicine (MCM) paradigm, we’ve explored the profound role of skeletal muscle in metabolic regulation, disease prevention, and longevity. However, the question remains: how do we track success in a training program rooted in MCM? Traditional fitness metrics have long prioritized weight loss […]

The Missing Link in Workplace Wellness: Why Muscle Health Matters for Professionals

For years, workplace wellness programs have centered on stress reduction, aerobic activity, and weight management. While these elements hold significant value, they often neglect one of the most powerful yet overlooked determinants of health and workplace performance: skeletal muscle. Corporate professionals, university faculty, and knowledge workers—those who spend extensive hours at desks, in meetings, or […]