Episode 47: Jerry Teixeira

Thank you for tuning in for another episode of Life’s Best Medicine. Jerry Teixeira is the founder of Body Weight Strength—a website and YouTube channel that teaches people to “build real strength and muscle mass with little to no equipment.” In this episode, Jerry shares the story of how he discovered the healthy lifestyle that has led him to the place he is now. Additionally, Brian and Jerry discuss the science of building muscle, how to use your exercise time efficiently, the relationship between exercise and weight loss, how to optimize your life to avoid sarcopenia, why we should think of muscle as a longevity organ, and studies on the impact of activity and exercise on longevity. After the exercise talk concludes, Jerry talks about his upbringing and the factors in his life that contributed to making him the person he is with the values he has today. Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!   Links:   Jerry Teixeira: Twitter Instagram Website YouTube Channel   Dr. Brian Lenzkes:  Website Low Carb MD Podcast   Simply Snackin’