JJ’s Power Picks

Understanding women’s fitness, early menopause, resistance training for long-term health Understanding women’s fitness, early menopause, resistance training for long-term health ͏‌ Íâ€Œ Íâ€Œ Íâ€Œ  ͏‌ Íâ€Œ Íâ€Œ Íâ€Œ  ͏‌ Íâ€Œ Íâ€Œ Íâ€Œ  [JJ Virgin]( Hi ,   Here are my Power Picks of the week!  [JJ's Power Pick]( [What We're Still Getting Wrong About Women's Fitness]( This fun, informative mindbodygreen episode with exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist Stacy Sims, Ph.D., is full of insights about how women's fitness differs from men's. Dr. Sims talks about optimizing your workout around your menstrual cycle, how to approach exercise during perimenopause and menopause, building and maintaining muscle mass, protein requirements for women (and the best times to eat protein), and the most effective weight-loss strategies. Click the link above to learn more about these and other fascinating women's-fitness topics.   [A New Sign of Perimenopause: 'Not Feeling Like Myself']( Have you recently felt irritable, had trouble sleeping, or dealt with anxiety? You're not alone. Researchers conducted a study involving over 1,300 women ages 35-55. Nearly two-thirds reported that they were "not feeling like themselves" at least half the time over the previous three months. Click the link above to learn what this shows about the menopausal transition and how the warning signs can help you control your health better.    [Why Strength Training Is Key to Your Long-term Health]( Resistance training has many benefits, yet most Americans skip it in their wellness routine—nearly 60% reported they aren't doing any strength training. In this helpful article, Dr. Tommy Lundberg, an exercise researcher and author of The Physiology of Resistance Training, highlights the health benefits, how to do resistance training with limited time, how much you need, and the right equipment to get started.   [Ready to Feel Strong, Healthy, and Fit? Join Me for a Live Q&A]( Please join me for this upcoming LIVE one-hour chat with Commune, where I will answer your questions about the strategies in my course, Age Powerfully. You'll also get to submit your questions for me once you've registered. Whether you've already signed up for this life-changing course or want to learn more, you'll want to tune in for this fun, lively conversation. The Q&A happens this Tuesday, March 19, at 6 pm ET/3 pm PT. Click the link above to RSVP (it's free).   Love, JJ   P.S. Mood swings, brain fog, chronic fatigue, weight gain, and low sex drive are among the signs of hormone imbalances. In the 2024 Hormone Super Conference, you'll learn simple and effective ways to rebalance your hormones to create well-being at every level. This FREE online event features 40+ experts in hormone health. You'll get exclusive free resources like yoga, meditation, and other tools, techniques, and practices to help immediately bring your hormones into balance. Learn more and save your spot [here](.   If you are looking for additional information on aging powerfully through your 40s and beyond, please visit the [JJ Virgin website]( for various resources including guides, books, programs, Reignite Wellness supplements, and more. You can also join my community on [Facebook](,  [Instagram](, and [Pinterest](! [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Youtube]( Reignite Wellness 14 Commerce Blvd. Palm Coast Florida 32164 United States You are subscribed to this email as {EMAIL}. Click here to modify your [preferences]( or [unsubscribe](.