The Jesse Chappus Show 601: Age Powerfully: The Key Things You Need to Do to Build Muscle & Burn Fat After 40 | JJ Virgin
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May 21, 2024 
Celebrity nutrition expert JJ Virgin debunks misconceptions about muscle building after 40, emphasizing weightlifting, nutrition, and resistance training. The importance of supplements like magnesium and Vitamin D3 K2 for stress relief and bone health is discussed. Strategies for optimizing hormone levels, hydration, and nutrient intake are highlighted, along with the benefits of peptides for health and regeneration. Mindset, lifestyle choices, and personalized health strategies are key to successful aging.
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Debunking the Muscle-Building Myth
- The idea that you cannot build muscle as you age is false.
- JJ Virgin is stronger at 61 than at 25 and emphasizes the importance of resistance training.
Tim's Transformation
- JJ Virgin's husband, Tim, lost 27 pounds of fat and gained 24 pounds of muscle at 58.
- This demonstrates that body recomposition is possible even at an older age.
Key Actions for Muscle Growth
- Prioritize protein intake, aiming for 1 gram per pound of target body weight.
- Incorporate resistance training, creatine, and Urolithin A for optimal muscle growth.