The Most Efficient Way to Build Muscle & Burn Fat Over 40

Have you noticed the workouts you were doing in your 20s and 30s that worked so well aren't working for you anymore? That it feels harder to stay in shape as you get older? In this episode, I talk about the best ways for people over 40 to build muscle and burn fat. We discuss the importance of consistency, rest, and nutrition, and my recommendations for exactly what kind of workouts you should be doing and how often you need to do them. We also talk about why it’s so important to eat high-protein meals and get adequate rest. Additionally, I give you specific pointers for increasing the intensity of your workouts gradually, not overtraining, and focusing on compound exercises to optimize results. Turns out… you may be doing just the wrong exercise for your age, so stay tuned! I walk you through exactly what you need to do to switch up your routine to build muscle and lose body fat more efficiently in your 40s, 50s, and beyond! Full show notes: jjvirgin.com/buildmuscle Use a body composition scale to help determine your muscle to fat ratio: https://amzn.to/3mTpTWW Use code JJVIP1000 for $1,000 off a Kooru Cold Plunge: https://www.koorucoldplunges.com/ Get 20+ grams of high quality protein with All-In-One Shakes: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/shakes Add Collagen Peptides Plus to your shakes for added protein: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/all-systems-glow-collagen Use KreAlkalyn Pro by Designs for Health (creatine) to build muscle: https://amzn.to/3UBFBCj Try Vitamin D Plus to optimize muscle strength: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/vitamin-d-plus I use Protein First Enzymes to help break down and utilize the protein I eat: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/protein-first-enzymes Omega Ultras™ will help combat chronic inflammation and increase skeletal muscle strength: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/omega-ultras Use Sleep Candy for better sleep and muscle recovery: https://store.jjvirgin.com/collections/supplements/products/sleep-candy