Get stronger to live longer with Professor Stuart Phillips

In Episode 190 I sit down with Professor Stuart Phillips to discuss the importance of exercise, nutrition and recovery in building muscle and improving strength. A pursuit that's not only important to bodybuilders and athletes, but all of us wishing to maintain a high quality of life as we age. Specifically we cover: •Importance of fitness and resistance training for healthy ageing •What's happening at the cellular level during resistance training and muscle growth •The key aspects of recovery •What is protein and why it's important for building muscle •How amino acids work •The optimum amount of protein we should be consuming •Risks associated with overconsumption of protein •How important protein source is (animal versus plant) •and plenty more Resources: •The previous episode with scientist Hamilton Roschel that we referred to in this episode comparing animal to plant protein in a group of young healthy adults performing resistance training •Previous episode with Dr Matthew Nagra on protein •Connect with Dr Phillips on Twitter •Dr Phillips' published papers Want to support the show? If you are enjoying the Plant Proof podcast a great way to support the show is by leaving a review on the Apple podcast app. It only takes a few minutes and helps more people find the episodes. Simon Hill, Nutritionist, Sports Physiotherapist Creator of Plantproof.com and host of the Plant Proof Podcast Author of The Proof is in the Plants Connect with me on Instagram and Twitter Download my two week meal plan