Building Mental Grit and Physical Power After 40 with Gabby Reece and JJ Virgin

"The minute I put a little pressure on you in your life, you freak out. So what I want to do is figure out how to get this pressure and try to get calmer." - Gabby Reece

In this powerful episode, I sat down with volleyball legend and wellness pioneer Gabby Reece to unpack her evolution from professional athlete to wellness entrepreneur. At 54, Gabby shares her refreshingly practical approach to aging powerfully, revealing how she has adapted her training methods to focus on longevity, while still maintaining the discipline that made her a champion. She opens up about her innovative training approach, combining underwater workouts, heat exposure, and strategic strength training—designed not solely for physical gains, but also for building mental resilience. What truly sets this conversation apart is Gabby's candid discussion about navigating her marriage to fellow athlete, Laird Hamilton, raising three daughters in today's sometimes overwhelming world, and finding the delicate balance between being a powerful woman and embracing vulnerability in her relationships.

What you'll learn:

• How Gabby transformed her professional athlete training routine into a sustainable lifestyle focused on longevity

• The game-changing benefits of underwater training for both physical and mental resilience

• Why building muscle becomes increasingly crucial for women as they age

• The surprising truth about how she maintains her physique through simple nutrition principles

• Her refreshing perspective on marriage dynamics when both partners are high achievers

• Practical strategies for training smarter, not harder, as you age

• The importance of embracing discomfort for personal growth

Full show notes (including all links mentioned): https://www.jjvirgin.com/highperformanceliving

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