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The heart is the most important muscle in the body, and more than a half century after Dr. Kenneth Cooper's recommendations to train the heart via aerobic exercise -aka cardio- there continues to be evidence that this is not the most beneficial way to improve heart health or healthspan. This study looks at the benefits of increasing skeletal muscle mass specifically on heart health.  The study found participants in the highest skeletal muscle mass tertile (the people with the most lean muscle mass) had 81% (HR=0.85) lower risk for a CVD event (heart attack) as compared with those in the lowest SMM tertile.  One way to look at it, despite all the extra time spent running, it is sprinters who likely have healthier hearts than distance runners when muscle mass is factored in.  So even if you enjoy running for the pure joy of it, consider rebalancing a little more time to the weight room, your heart will appreciate it. 

Welcome! And maybe welcome back.  First, I haven't actually worked out the scheme/layout of the blog yet. I wanted to get it up and rolling while I work on making it visually appealing. I'll be posting some of the old archived post from old site dating back to 2013. There was some good information on the old site. Of course, I'll be adding new content.  Second, while I truly believe Paleo and Paleo lifestyle and all that entails -sans the evil grips of commercial marketing- is the most responsible and honest lifestyle you can follow, because it was and is performance based, preaches personal responsibility and doesn't promise quick fixes. It's truly a lifestyle change vs a diet. This site, the Facebook page and the Twitter aren't exclusively Paleo. By that I mean, we don't follow Dr Cordains (diet) or any other Paleo gurus principles to a T. If you want to eat legumes, go for it. Milk/dairy, have at it. You like grains, have at it (though, I believe you sho