Forget Cardio! Strength Training Is The Real Fountain of Youth After 40!

Well Beyond 40

JJ Virgin

Nutrition, Health & Fitness, Beauty, Weightloss, Exercise, Metabolism, Fitness, Losingweight, Diet, Inspiration, Jjvirgin, Selfcare, Womenshealth, Menopause, Longevity, Women

4.6 • 909 Ratings

🗓️ 2 February 2025

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

In this game-changing episode, I'm challenging everything you thought you knew about exercise after 40. Forget the old rules about cardio being queen – I'm sharing why resistance training is actually your secret weapon for burning fat, building stronger bones, and even creating new brain neurons. Drawing from my background in Exercise Physiology at USC and the latest research, I break down why it's never too late to start lifting weights (yes, even at 85!), and how to begin safely and effectively. You'll discover why those gym machines aren't just for twentysomethings, and how building muscle becomes your metabolic superpower. Plus, I reveal the surprising truth about getting "bulky" (spoiler alert: it's probably not what you think), and share my fool-proof strategy for starting your strength training journey today.

What you'll learn:

Why resistance training trumps cardio for fat loss, heart health, and longevity after 40
The fascinating science behind myokines and how they boost brain health and immunity
Essential baseline measurements to track your strength training progress
A practical breakdown of the three main movement patterns for total body transformation
How to progress safely from beginner to advanced resistance training
The truth about muscle building for women over 40 and why "getting bulky" is a myth
The optimal combination of resistance training and daily movement for best results

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1:33.6	I'm JJ Virgin.
1:35.3	Ph.D. Dropout. Sorry, Mom, turned four-time New York Times bestselling author.
1:41.7	I'm a certified nutrition specialist, fitness hall of famer, and I speak at health conferences and trainings around the globe,
1:48.3	but I'm driven most of all by my insatiable curiosity and love of science to
1:55.0	keep asking questions, digging for answers, and sharing the information that I
1:59.8	uncover with as many people as I can.
2:03.3	And that's where you come in.
2:04.8	That's why I created the Well Beyond 40 podcasts to synthesize and simplify the science of health
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