Habits and Hustle
Episode 415:JJ Virgin's Powerful Aging Secrets: Muscle, Metabolism, GLP-1 and Fitness Habits
14 Jan 2025
Have you ever wondered what it really takes to achieve optimal health and fitness as you age? Or if you’re doing it all wrong - making all the common fitness mistakes? In this Habits and Hustle podcast episode, I am joined by JJ Virgin, 4-time New York Times bestselling author in the fitness and health space, to discuss the truth about healthy aging. We dive into her expert insights on powerful aging, the critical role of skeletal muscle for metabolism and longevity, and her personal daily routine for optimal health in her 60s. We also discuss the pros and cons of GLP-1 medications for weight loss, popular fitness habits that can actually be detrimental, and so much more! JJ Virgin is a triple-board certified nutrition expert and Fitness Hall of Famer who has built multiple successful businesses, including the influential Mindshare Collaborative and a 7-figure personal brand. As a prominent media personality, she has co-hosted TLC's Freaky Eaters, appeared on major TV shows, and authored four NY Times bestsellers including The Virgin Diet and Warrior Mom. Her impact extends through her massive social media following, popular Well Beyond 40 podcast with over 20 million downloads, and role as a transformational leadership coach who has worked with notable figures in the health industry. What We Discuss: (06:11) The Essentials of Longevity and Fitness (12:55) Hormone Replacement Therapy and Creatine (19:22) Benefits of Creatine for Women (23:11) Body Composition, Creatine, and Daily Routine (34:29) Morning Routine and Fitness Workouts (41:09) Functional HIIT Training and Fitness Routine (45:06) GLP-1s and Metabolic Health (58:42) Nutrition, Fitness, and Healthy Habits …and more! Thank you to our sponsors: AquaTru: Get 20% off any purifier at aquatru.com with code HUSTLE Therasage: Head over to therasage.com and use code Be Bold for 15% off TruNiagen: Head over to truniagen.com and use code HUSTLE20 to get $20 off any purchase over $100. Magic Mind: Head over to www.magicmind.com/jen and use code Jen at checkout. Air Doctor: Go to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code HUSTLE for up to $300 off and a 3-year warranty on air purifiers. Find more from Jen: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagement Find more from JJ Virgin: Website: https://jjvirgin.com/ Podcast: https://jjvirgin.com/main-podcasts/ Instagram: @jj.virgin
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So I'm just going to say a quick, like two sentences about JJ Virgin because JJ Virgin has, you've had like how many New York Times bestselling books in the fitness and health space? Four. Four, okay. Four.
And you are one of my go-tos for information because what I love about you is that you're really good at breaking down sometimes very complicated matters or things that may be just kind of like overwhelming into layman's terms. And I appreciate that about you. So I love that you're on my podcast today.
Well, thank you very much. I took a personality test, and I am a simplifier. Really? Oh, which one? Which one did you take? I forget which one this one was. Like, usually all the ones all say the same thing, but this was a totally different test, and it gave four different ways people behave in business, and I'm a simplifier. And I go, that's absolutely true.
30? Like, how many years?
Almost. Well, truthfully, I started teaching calisthenics... And tap dance in high school. So if you count the calisthenics in high school, it's over 40. Wow.
So you came by this, honestly, this has always been a very big piece of your life.
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