Today’s guest is author and journalist, Michael Joseph Gross. His influential work has been featured across many national media outlets and mediums. His newest project, the book Stronger, brings light to the central role of muscle for human health, happiness, and longevity. On this episode of The Model Health Show, Michael is sharing the fascinating ancient history, science, and role of muscle. You’ll learn about Stronger’s three central figures and their inspirational stories of how muscle improves the human experience. We’re also going to discuss muscle’s incredible ability to reduce painful symptoms and increase your overall survivability. Michael’s insights will reframe the way you think about exercise and muscle—and why we need them to live our best, healthiest lives. So click play and enjoy the show! Subscribe: Watch more videos like this: - Playlist: Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:33 - Using Revelations of Muscle & Strength from the Past 08:34 - Ancient Greek and Roman Perspectives on Muscle 23:51 - The Evolution of Gymnastics and Physical Culture 40:07 - Debunking Myths Around Strength Training 01:02:15 - The Importance of Muscle in Modern Health 1:04:48 - Conclusion and Call to Action Shawn Stevenson is the author of the USA Today National bestsellers Eat Smarter and the Eat Smarter Family Cookbook, as well as the international bestselling book Sleep Smarter. He’s also the creator of The Model Health Show, featured as the number #1 health podcast in the U.S. with millions of listener downloads each year. A graduate of the University of Missouri–St. Louis, Shawn studied business, biology, and nutritional science and became the cofounder of Advanced Integrative Health Alliance. Shawn has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, The New York Times, Muscle & Fitness, Good Morning America, ESPN, and many other major media outlets. Get the Eat Smarter Book here: Start the Fat Loss Code Course here: Order the Eat Smarter Family Cookbook here: Let’s Connect... Website: X: IG: FB: