Losing Fat & Building Muscle DOUBLES Mitochondria and Increases Longevity
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In this episode, I’m breaking down the four pillars of recomposition to help you shrink your body fat, build lean muscle, and reclaim the energy you had in your 20s. For 30 years, the fitness world has preached the same rule: you have to "bulk" to gain muscle, or "cut" to lose fat. But modern science shows us a different path. It is entirely possible to do both at the same time through a process called Body Recomposition.
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Timestamps
0:00 — The Myth of "Bulking and Cutting"
1:02 — What is Body Recomposition?
3:14 — Stop Weighing Yourself: Track These 3 Metrics Instead
4:42 — The 4 Pillars of Body Recomposition
5:58 — Pillar 1: Training (Reps, Sets, & Muscle Groups)
8:35 — Why You Must Lift Weights BEFORE Cardio
9:43 — Should Women Train Differently Than Men?
12:56 — The 350% Mitochondria Boost
15:07 — Pillar 2: Protein Targets & The 30g Rule
16:45 — The Exact Math for a Recomposition Caloric Deficit
21:21 — 3 Reasons You Are Working Out But Not Losing Fat
22:52 — The Myth of "Spot Reducing" Belly Fat
30:33 — Pillar 3: The Top 10 Supplements for Fat Loss
36:34 — The Best Peptides for Muscle Gain (BPC-157 & CJC-1295)
37:18 — Pillar 4: Sleep, Stress, and The "Cortisol Steal"
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This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Josh Axe and is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Dr. Axe nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.
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Dr. Josh Axe · 43 min · Source published: 2026-05-11
Added to Harbor: 10/30/2026
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