JJ’s Power Picks

5 things to age powerfully, resistance training’s benefits as you get older, sleep and brain health 5 things to age powerfully, resistance training’s benefits as you get older, sleep and brain 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]( [Do These 5 Things Stay Young & Healthy]( What if you could build your strongest body in your 50s, 60s, and beyond? In this episode of The Model Health Show, I sit down with Shawn Stevenson to share actionable strategies for aging powerfully. We dive into why maintaining strength and power is crucial as you age, the benefits of challenging your body with new tasks, the most practical exercises for real-world strength, the health benefits of walking, the #1 question you should ask yourself to determine how much to lift, the best resistance-training exercises, and how many steps you should be getting daily. Click the link above to hear this information-packed conversation and discover why it's time to change how we think about aging. [The Intensity and Effects of Strength Training in the Elderly]( An inactive lifestyle speeds up age-related declines in strength and balance, raising your risk of falls and other injuries. Researchers find that resistance training is a safe, effective solution for preserving muscle mass, making everyday movements easier, and maintaining independence as you age. They found that training at 60-85% of your maximum strength helps build muscle. Lifting weights above 85% of your maximum strength enables you to move heavy objects faster and with more power. Click on the link above to learn more about how consistent resistance training can increase your muscle strength and help you age powerfully, plus how many times a week you need to train for the best benefits. [Sleep and Brain Health: What's the Connection?]( Disrupted sleep is more than just a nighttime nuisance—it can heighten your risk of stroke, including silent ones. These disturbances can prevent restorative deep sleep and cause unhealthy blood-pressure spikes, increasing your risk of cerebrovascular disease (which affects the blood vessels in your brain) and cognitive issues, such as problems with thinking, memory, and understanding. The American Heart Association included healthy sleep duration in its "Life's Essential 8" for lowering heart attack and stroke risk. June is Alzheimer's and Brain Health Awareness Month, making this an ideal time to prioritize sleep and acknowledge its vital role in brain health. Click the link above to learn how quality sleep helps "clean" your brain, how to identify possible sleep disorders, and other strategies to uplevel your shuteye. Love, JJ P.S. Sleep&Glow is my go-to for quality pillows and more. They collaborated with cosmetologists, orthopedists, and sleep specialists across Europe, using only high-quality, safety-approved materials and a superior manufacturing site to develop a unique, research-backed anti-aging pillow. Today, they offer pillows, blankets, silk sleepwear, and more so you can get the best beauty sleep every night. Visit Sleep&Glow and use code jjvirgin for $20 off all pillows and blankets. [Shop here.](* *I couldn't make it without supportive relationships, and I bet you feel the same! That's why my team and I offer you products and services we believe in. If you happen to purchase something I recommend here, I may receive some kind of compensation. However, I only bring you partners whose content and core values will serve you with the same commitment to excellence my team and I strive for every day. Please be in touch with any concerns.   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](.