How to Do a Safe Squat After 50 (Step-by-Step Guide) Want to age powerfully and stay strong for life? It starts with mastering one essential move: the squat. In this video, JJ Virgin—a triple-board certified nutrition and fitness expert—breaks down exactly how to perform a safe and
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Excess body fat, especially around the belly, drives chronic low-grade inflammation and inflammation is linked to everything from insulin resistance to tumor growth. But muscle? Muscle lowers inflammation. Every time you contract your muscles during exercise you’re sending anti-inflammatory signals throughout your body. So yes, exercise matters.
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The #tea on #Creatine for women over 40 @Pursuit of Wellness Podcast
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The #1 Fat Loss Secret Most People Miss: NEAT Explained Want to know the hidden reason your fat loss might be stalling—even if you're eating clean and working out? It's called NEAT: Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis. And it could be your secret weapon or your biggest downfall. In
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Aging powerfully is a choice you make daily. It’s not about luck or perfect genetics—it’s about showing up every day for your muscles, your metabolism, and your mindset. That means: ✅ Prioritizing protein at every meal ✅ Lifting heavy to build strength, not just burn calories ✅
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“What we decide to put in our mouth each day, what time we decide to go to sleep, who we choose to engage with, how much movement we get, how we manage our stressors, those choices that we make each day that seem really simple, those have
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NEW EPISODE: Reversing Alzheimer’s: Brain Health Strategies for Midlife Women with @dr.heathersandison “If 13% of people without a genetic risk for Alzheimer’s are still at risk… that means everyone is at risk.” In this week’s episode of Well Beyond 40, I sit down with Dr. Heather Sandison
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Losing weight over 40 isn’t about eating less, it’s about eating smarter. As estrogen declines, your body becomes more insulin-resistant and prone to muscle loss, which slows metabolism. Cutting calories only makes this worse. Instead, focus on protein-first meals, resistance training, and blood sugar balance. Build muscle
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Can’t get your compounded GLP-1 medication anymore? Or just ready to get off it? In this video, I’m sharing 5 powerful, science-backed alternatives that can support fat loss, appetite regulation, blood sugar balance, and metabolic healing — naturally. Whether you're tapering off medication or looking for a
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Sarcopenia is the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength, and it can start as early as your 30s. Most people don’t realize they have it until it’s already impacting their health. You might look “normal,” but underneath, you’ve lost muscle and replaced it with fat, what
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