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Staying Ageless with Kathy Smith

Staying Ageless with Kathy Smith

FromWell Beyond 40


Staying Ageless with Kathy Smith

FromWell Beyond 40

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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Sep 19, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Kathy Smith is a legend in the fitness and wellness industry, and she has influenced the lives of millions with her iconic exercise videos and bestselling books. Listen as Kathy explains the best types of exercise to help you strengthen your bones and prevent osteoporosis, as well as the effects of aging on your muscles and how burst training can help you maintain your explosive muscle fibers. Plus, find out the simple things you can do throughout your day that can make a big difference, including Kathy's top exercises to engage your core and improve your balance. With Kathy’s tips, you’re sure to have endless energy and stay strong and fit, no matter what your age!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Kathy Smith’s free Endless Energy Quiz by going to jjvirgin.com/kathysmith   Main Points From Today’s Episode Aging affects your fast-twitch muscle fibers. Burst training is a great way to maintain those explosive muscle fibers. Not all exercise is created equal when it comes to bone density. The level of impact of your exercise matters. Good balance starts with your feet! Kathy shares her top exercises to help you improve your static and active balance.   Episode Play-By-Play [1:07] Kathy Smith’s career briefing [3:23] Issues with getting stuck in a workout rut [3:58] The effects of aging on your fast-twitch muscle fibers [5:06] Burst training helps you maintain your explosive muscle fibers. [6:11] Osteoporosis and strategies to help prevent it [7:19] Not all exercise is created equal when it comes to bone density [9:53] The importance of a strong core [12:45] How to maintain proper posture and engage your core while sitting  [13:45] Exercises to strengthen your pelvic floor [17:29] Good balance starts with your feet. [18:57] Kathy’s top exercises for improving balance [21:50] Fall prevention and training [22:40] Kathy’s energization exercise makes a big difference in her daily life [26:29] Sugar is hiding everywhere! Find out how to drop 7 hidden sugars and lose up to 10 pounds in 2 weeks in the Sugar Impact Diet [27:09] Listener’s question: I am a couch potato! Where do I start?   Mentioned in this episode: The Sugar Impact Diet Fast Fitness Online Program Got 8 Minutes? How to Build a Fat-Burning Burst Training Workout JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube
Released:
Sep 19, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

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Triple-board certified nutrition expert and Fitness Hall of Famer JJ Virgin is a passionate advocate of eating and exercising smarter. JJ and her team help people stay fired up and healthy as they age, so they feel the best they ever have at age 40+. JJ is a prominent TV and media personality, whose previous features include co-host of TLC’s Freaky Eaters, 2 years as the on-camera nutritionist for Weight Loss Challenges on Dr. Phil, and numerous appearances on PBS, Dr. Oz, Rachael Ray, Access Hollywood, and the TODAY Show. She also speaks regularly and has shared the stage with notables including Seth Godin, Lisa Nichols, Gary Vaynerchuk, Mark Hyman, Dan Buettner, and Mary Morrissey. JJ is the author of four NY Times bestsellers: The Virgin Diet, The Virgin Diet Cookbook, JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet, and JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet Cookbook. Her latest book, Warrior Mom: 7 Secrets to Bold, Brave Resilience, shows caregivers everywhere how to be strong, positive leaders for their families, while exploring the inspirational lessons JJ learned as she fought for her own son’s life. JJ hosts her popular podcast, relaunched as Ask the Health Expert in June 2020, with over 5.5 million downloads and counting. She also regularly writes for Rodale Wellness, Mind Body Green, and other major blogs and magazines. Visit www.jjvirgin.com for hundreds of free recipes and resources, plus state-of-the-art programs, products, and plenty of support to help you build your dream life.