If one arm is injured, it can be tempting to keep pushing the healthy arm much harder — but that can create an even bigger strength imbalance while you recover. Instead, work with a physical therapist and look at ways to safely stimulate the injured side with
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You do not have to just “survive” menopause. If I were heading into menopause, there are five things I’d start doing now to better support my body, hormones, energy, strength, and overall health through the transition. The earlier you prepare, the better positioned you are to handle
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Pain doesn’t always mean you have to stop strength training completely. The goal is to figure out what movements you can still do safely, train the areas that aren’t affected, and look for ways to maintain muscle without aggravating the painful area. Sometimes that means changing the
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If you’re spending hundreds of dollars a month on supplements, you should know what you’re actually paying for. Terms like “science-backed,” “clinically studied,” and “third-party tested” can sound impressive — but they don’t all mean the same thing. Knowing how to interpret these claims can help you
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Back pain doesn’t automatically mean you should stop strength training — but it does mean you need to train more carefully. JJ Virgin explains why the first step is understanding what’s actually causing the pain, then working with a qualified physical therapist or trainer to rebuild movement,
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Do you really need 10,000 steps a day? JJ Virgin shares why 7,000+ daily steps can be a strong baseline for healthy aging, especially when you spread movement throughout the day instead of doing it all at once. From there, she recommends building on that foundation with
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Rapid weight loss can be exciting, but you want to make sure the weight coming off is primarily fat—not muscle. JJ Virgin shares why protecting skeletal muscle matters while using a GLP-1 and the simple steps that can help support strength, metabolism, and long-term body composition as
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Hormone testing isn’t just about hitting the “right” number. JJ Virgin explains why women should look at both lab values and symptoms when evaluating hormones during menopause. That can include thyroid markers, testosterone, fasting insulin, hs-CRP, and how you actually feel day to day. Work with a
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Getting back in shape after menopause is possible, but your approach may need to change. JJ Virgin explains how to rebuild muscle, lose fat, and improve body composition after menopause. From discussing HRT with your doctor to prioritizing protein, resistance training, sleep, and stress management, learn the
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Struggling with eating too little one day and too much the next? A GLP-1 isn't automatically the answer. JJ Virgin explains when GLP-1 medications may be worth discussing with your healthcare provider and why establishing consistent eating habits, tracking meals, and creating a structured food schedule may
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