Books Forever Strong: A New, Science-based Strategy for Aging Well Book by G. Lyon

Forever Strong: A New, Science-based Strategy for Aging Well by G. Lyon is a health and wellness guide that shifts the focus from fat loss to building and maintaining muscle as the key to improving metabolism, preventing chronic disease, and extending healthy lifespan. Drawing on her expertise in geriatrics and nutritional science, Dr. Lyon introduces Muscle-Centric Medicine®, emphasizing the vital role muscle plays as the body’s largest endocrine organ that influences aging and disease. The book includes practical strategies for increasing protein intake, weight training (the “Lyon Protocol”), mindset shifts, and tailored advice for different life stages to help readers build strength, boost metabolic health, and improve overall longevity.

Lyon argues that many modern health challenges stem from being under-muscled rather than overfat, proposing a paradigm shift in how we approach obesity, aging, and chronic illness. The book encourages adopting a growth mindset, tracking progress with tools like body composition scans, and integrating strength training three times per week alongside mindful nutrition. It is designed to be accessible across all ages and fitness levels, aiming to empower readers to actively take control of their health and age well through muscle optimization