Well Beyond 40 with JJ Virgin is the podcast for women who want to age powerfully and enjoy the best chapter of their lives.It’s YOUR turn now to focus on nutrition, wellness, fitness, mindfulness, and beauty.Refuel your body. Reignite your wellness. Renew your passion. Fall (back) in love with your… read more
JJ explains some of the main reasons why we age faster, and gives simple no-nonsense actions you can take right away to start reversing the effects of time. She’ll show you how to rev up the de-aging effects of limiting sugars, managing your response to stress, burst-style exercise, and high quality sleep. You really can not only halt, but actually reverse some of your signs of aging!
Key takeaways:
[1:52] The most important thing to de-age is to limit your intake of sugar.
[3:10] Is fructose the most dangerous sugar of all?
[4:10] How sugars and the glycation process promote aging of your skin.
[5:30] Stress effects on telomeres. Shortened telomeres are an important aging factor.
[8:10] What can you do to manage your stress response? Burst-style training, meditation & tapping are all great, proactive techniques for stress control.
[10:44] Further thoughts on HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training or Burst Training) as the best option for getting in shape, managing your hormone response, and helping your sympathetic nervous system.
[12:30] Getting your whole body and especially your legs involved when you exercise.
[12:54] The de-aging benefits of sleeping well. Quality sleep is another way to strengthen your growth hormone response.
[13:46] Basic steps to prepare yourself before going to sleep and using the ‘Power Down Hour.’
[14:40] What’s the difference between ‘Health Span’ and ‘Life Span’? Bonus tips for extending your Health Span.
[17:13] Are you digesting protein well? Take the enzymes you need!
[19:04] Weight training tips to add to your routine and help your body burn fat better.
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