About this episode
I am constantly getting questions from my community about what my workout routine looks like, so in this episode, I’m laying it all out for you! I turned 60 this year and I trained for my birthday. It was and is important to me to work hard to be the strongest and fittest I have ever been. And you know what? It’s working! I’ve never felt better in my life than I do at 60, and I want to share the strategies I’m using with you so you can move into the next phase of your life feeling strong and full of vitality. In today’s episode, I explain why you MUST build muscle to promote healthy aging, the types of training you need to incorporate into your workout routine, how to measure progress, the foods and supplements that will get you the best results, and more. I’m even giving you a template for the perfect strength training workout, and my favorite self-care practices that will amplify your results. Following the recommendations I’m laying out in this episode could help add years to life—don’t miss it! Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/fountain A body-composition scale will help you track your muscle to fat ratio while you are losing weight: https://amzn.to/3mTpTWW Use a hand dynamometer to measure grip strength: https://amzn.to/3MqGQAq Use the Rockport Walk Test to evaluate cardiovascular fitness: https://exrx.net/Calculators/Rockport Try the TRX for strength training (free shipping on all orders $99+): https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=ml&ti=931205&pw=347877 Use a rucking vest to improve cardio: https://amzn.to/42vaRWD Guided meditations and mindfulness courses by Dr. Joe Dispenza are “exercise” for the nervous system: https://drjoedispenza.com/?rfsn=6914154.37386a&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6914154.37386a Try cold therapy with a Kooru Cold Plunge. Go to https://www.koorucoldplunges.com/ and use code JJVIP1000 for $1,000 off. I use a Sunlighten Sauna for self-care: https://get.sunlighten.com/j748h5w7er2a All-In-One Shakes help you reach your daily protein goal: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes Add Collagen Peptides Powder for a boost of protein in almost any recipe: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/all-systems-glow-collagen Use Good Karma Flax Milk + Protein adds an additional 8 grams of protein per cup to smoothies: https://amzn.to/3VP3MO5 Get a copy of my Loaded Smoothie Cookbook, packed with delicious, protein-first smoothie recipes: https://jjvirgin.com/smoothie Take Designs for Health KreAlkalyn Pro (creatine monohydrate) to maintain muscle mass: https://amzn.to/3I4MRBx Take Timeline Mitopure for healthy aging (Use code JJ10 for 10% off all products): https://www.timelinenutrition.com/partners/jj-virgin Restore electrolyte levels with ElectroReplenish: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/electroreplenish . Get your vitamin C with Sparkling C Powder: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/sparkling-c-fizz Track your protein intake with Cronometer: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=766203&u=523525&m=61121&urllink=&afftrack= Study on longevity and positive perceptions of aging: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12150226/ Study on low grip strength correlated with all-cause mortality: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8751337/#:~:text=Our%2010%2Dyear%20prospective%20cohort,middle%2Daged%20and%20older%20adults . Study on low muscle mass associated with higher risk of all-cause mortality: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28991040/ Study on the association between cardiovascular fitness and long-term mortality: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2707428 Study on poor balance and higher risk of all-cause mortality: https://www.bmj.com/company/newsroom/inability-to-stand-on-one-leg-for-10-seconds-in-mid-to-later-life-linked-to-near-doubling-in-risk-of-death/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices