The Best Fitness Technique

Steps are your foundation. Before worrying about the perfect workout routine, start by moving more throughout the day. Aim for at least 8,000 steps daily. If you can get closer to 12,000, even better. Here is why it matters. When you cut calories or add intense exercise,

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Why You Regain Weight (and How to Stop the Cycle for Good)

Losing weight is the easy part. Keeping it off is where up to 95% stumble over the next 3–5 years. In this episode, JJ breaks down what actually drives weight regain (metabolic adaptation, hunger hormones, reduced TEF and NEAT), the “fat overshoot” trap, and the exact habits

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The Ozempic Trend

Your body is always in a state of rebuilding. It is constantly breaking down and building up muscle. The goal is to build more than you break down, or at least stay balanced. Here is the problem. Many people on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic or any diet

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What the Vagus Nerve Actually Does And Why It Matters for Your Health

The vagus nerve is trending everywhere, but most people are misunderstanding what it actually does. JJ Virgin and Dr. Aimie Apigian break down the real science behind vagus nerve toning, why breathwork and humming aren’t always safe for everyone, and how the vagus nerve connects your emotions

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How to Rewire Your Brain for Lasting Health with John Assaraf

How can neuroscience and self-talk help you break old habits and form empowering ones? In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend and mindset expert John Assaraf to explore the neuroscience of transformation—how self-talk, visualization, and consistency literally rewire your brain. John shares how he

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Why Some People Handle Stress Better Than Others | JJ Virgin & Dr. Aimie Apigian

What if stress wasn’t about what happens to you, but about your capacity to handle it? In this powerful conversation, JJ Virgin and Dr. Aimie Apigian dive into how successful people navigate intense pressure without breaking down and why it’s not because they’re immune to stress, but

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Medication Vs. Exercise

Today’s episode of Well Beyond 40 is one you don’t want to miss. I sat down with Dr. Nicholas Fabiano, a psychiatrist and researcher, to talk about the powerful connection between movement and mental health, and the groundbreaking evidence showing how exercise can perform just as well

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