Can Thick Thighs Really Save Lives?
The Model Health Show
Practical Reasons to Train Legs
Shawn emphasizes genetics versus choice and the functional importance of leg strength for independence and balance.
Today, we’re going to dive into the science of what your leg size and strength can tell you about your overall health. Your legs can be an important indicator of what’s happening with your cardiovascular health, cognitive health, and more. Specifically, you’re going to hear studies that back up the saying, “thick thighs save lives.”
On this episode of The Model Health Show, we’re diving into the science of how your thigh circumference and strength can influence your health outcomes. You’re going to learn about the connection between thigh size and cardiovascular health, how having more leg power can help you live longer, and how your leg strength can predict cognitive aging.
We’re also going to cover four science backed tips you can use to build a stronger lower body, including specific exercises and nutrition tips you can implement into your existing routine. This episode is full of interesting studies and actionable tips. Click play and enjoy the show!
In this episode you’ll discover:
- The interesting link between thigh circumference and blood pressure. (0:57)
- How thigh fat and visceral fat differ. (3:52)
- Which muscles make up half of the muscle mass in your body. (4:40)
- How the strength of your quads can predict your longevity. (5:18)
- The connection between leg power and cognitive health. (6:40)
- What the largest skeletal muscle is. (10:23)
- The role your glutes play in glucose disposal and insulin sensitivity. (11:45)
- What your waist-to-hip ratio can tell you about your health. (14:33)
- The importance of training your lower body. (16:28)
- Specific exercises you can use to build lower body strength. (18:08)
- The link between adiponectin and metabolic health. (25:00)
- How to structure your macronutrients to build muscle. (32:06)
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