Creatine timing matters a little more when you’re first starting and your stores aren’t fully built up yet. I like taking mine around my workout — before or during — but once your creatine stores are up, consistency matters more than the exact time of day. #JJVirgin
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If you have osteoporosis, strength training can be incredibly important — but the key is progressing carefully. Start by learning the movements, building awareness of the muscles you’re using, and adding resistance gradually so your connective tissue has time to adapt. If you keep getting injured, working
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Wrist or hand pain doesn’t necessarily mean you have to stop strength training completely. You may be able to work around the painful area by choosing exercises that train your legs, back, shoulders, and chest without requiring much grip. The goal is to keep moving what you
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How easily can you stand up from a chair without using your hands? That simple movement can reveal a lot about your strength, mobility, and how well you’re aging. Building and maintaining muscle isn’t just about looking toned — it supports independence, balance, and longevity as you
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Could a simple chair test reveal how well you’re aging and even how long you might live? JJ Virgin breaks down the research behind strength, longevity, and why your ability to stand, move, and stay strong may matter more than you think. Discover simple ways to start
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Stop wasting time on crunches and start working your core the way you actually utilize it in life! Chapters: 00:16 – Crunches are a waste of time 02:04 – Core workout #1 03:03 – Core workout #2 04:06 – Core workout #3 04:35 – Core workout #4
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**Nutrition myths are everywhere—but what does the science actually say?** In this LIVE Q&A, JJ Virgin answers your biggest questions about **nutrition, metabolism, creatine, resistant starch, gut health, blood sugar, protein, and healthy aging**. Learn why extreme nutrition advice often misses the mark, how to optimize your
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Resistance Training Cheat Sheet! 👉🏼 In this episode, I’m breaking down the best upper body workouts for women over 40, with a full explanation of upper body pushing and pulling exercises to help you build muscle, increase strength, and create stronger, more defined arms. You’ll learn proper
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If you’re on a GLP-1 medication like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Zepbound and trying to lose weight, there’s one mistake that could completely sabotage your results: losing muscle instead of fat. Because after 40, muscle is your metabolism. In this episode, I break down the real science behind
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I love @TRXtraining because you can you use it to do a variety of training! This is a FULL body workout, we will cover full lower body and upper body Workouts: 1:00 – Squats 3:00 – Lunge to lift 4:28 – Front squats 5:20 – Skater jumps
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