Dr. Christopher Fry is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Athletic Training and Clinical Nutrition at the University of Kentucky, and he serves as the Associate Director of the Center for Muscle Biology. Chris completed a BS in Biology at Baylor University, PhD in biomedical sciences at the University of Texas Medical Branch and postdoctoral training in muscle physiology at the University of Kentucky. His research is funded by several grants through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and he has received several awards for his research. Over the course of his career, Dr. Fry has created a focused research program that bridges targeted mechanistic approaches to clinical translation. Specifically, he seeks to enhance the regenerative and regrowth capacity of skeletal muscle when it is compromised following an acute musculoskeletal injury with the purpose to support patient recovery.In this episode we discuss:Why you should care about your satellite cells.What can you do to increase your sports performance?The future of muscle physiology researchHow to improve your muscle growth and recovery.This episode is brought to you by LMNT, Paleo Valley, Inside Tracker, 1stPhormFollow ChrisOrder Dr. Lyon's Book Forever Strong - https://drgabriellelyon.com/forever-strong/Mentioned in this episode:Visit 1st Phorm Website for Free Shipping on orders $75+http://www.1stphorm.com/drlyonInside Tracker 20% Off the Entire Storehttps://info.insidetracker.com/drlyon15% Off Your Purchasehttps://paleovalley.com/drlyonWin a LMNT VIP Package!Post a picture of this podcast on Instagram and tag @drinklmnt and @drgabriellelyon before Dec. 31 to win!Forever Strong SummitJoin me at the Forever Strong Summit on January 13-14 for a transformative in-person experience, where I will share cutting-edge insights on optimizing health, performance, and longevity, empowering you to unlock your full potential. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to learn from renowned experts in the field – secure your spot at https://drgabriellelyon.com/forever-strong-summit/