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How to Build Muscle and Look Younger After 50 (Even for Beginners) | JJ Virgin

Jul 17, 2025
In this engaging discussion, JJ Virgin, a four-time New York Times bestselling author and fitness guru, shares her insights on aging powerfully. She emphasizes the importance of resistance training for women over 50 and encourages ditching the bathroom scale in favor of more holistic health markers. JJ talks about 'exercise snacks' for muscle building, the impact of gut health and sleep on fitness, and the benefits of using weighted vests. Her vibrant approach aims to inspire listeners to embrace movement and prioritize strength as they age.
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INSIGHT

Muscle Loss and Aging Accelerates

  • Muscle loss accelerates after age 30, with strength and power declining even faster.
  • Maintaining muscle through focused exercise prevents common aging declines in function and health.
ADVICE

Start With Step Tracking

  • Start with tracking your steps to boost daily movement before adding resistance training.
  • Aim for at least 8,000 steps per day to improve overall activity and health consistently.
ADVICE

Start Resistance Training Smartly

  • Begin resistance training with bodyweight movements focusing on natural movement patterns.
  • Progress gradually to prevent injury and improve functionality in daily life activities.
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