Cardio burns calories while you’re doing it. Resistance training changes your metabolism long after the workout is over. When you lift weights and build muscle, you raise your resting metabolic rate. That means your body burns more calories around the clock, even while you're sleeping, or working
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For decades, women were told to “do more cardio” to stay lean—but it’s one of the biggest fitness myths keeping midlife women stuck. In this conversation with Dr. Jaime Seeman, we break down why resistance training beats endless cardio when it comes to building muscle, boosting metabolism,
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The less you do, the less you’re able to do. But the more you do, the more your body adapts and rises to the challenge. The secret isn’t doing everything all at once. It’s stacking small wins. Push yourself a little bit more each day. Add one
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What if fasting and exercise were two of the most powerful ways to protect your health far beyond just burning fat? In this week’s episode of Well Beyond 40, I sit down with @EricEdmeades to talk about the science of autophagy: how your body clears out broken
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"I struggled to complete the fifth pushup, and I was horrified because it used to be 50 on my knuckles per set. What happened to me?" – Eric Edmeades I've been fascinated by ancestral nutrition since my early days studying with Dr. Loren Cordain, but nothing prepared
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What’s the number one factor that transforms your health? Muscle. Every time you contract a muscle, it acts like your body’s own pharmacy, releasing compounds that reduce inflammation, sharpen focus, support your immune system, balance blood sugar, and improve brain health. And of course, muscle is your
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Dave Asprey nailed it in this clip: meditation isn’t one-size-fits-all. For some people, traditional meditation is powerful. For others, it can feel flat—or even make you more tired. Why? Because not every brain is wired the same way. The takeaway: don’t assume there’s only one “right” way
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WELCOME TO EPISODE #2 of my Metabolism Makeover Giveaway! 🎉ENTER TO WIN🎉 🔔Don’t forget to turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!🔔 Join JJ Virgin in this 5-part YouTube series where each episode tackles the real reasons weight loss stalls in midlife, from muscle loss
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What most people call “tone” is just partial muscle contraction and the more muscle you build, the more lifted and firm your body looks. But it’s more than appearance. Muscle is a metabolically active tissue. It requires more energy to maintain than fat does, which means it
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Why are so many women still protein-phobic—especially over 40? In this video, JJ Virgin breaks down the myths and reveals the science behind why protein is the most important nutrient for satiety, metabolism, and long-term health. From the food environment that pushes bread, starches, and dessert… to
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