Short clip by JJ Virgin advising people over 40 to prioritize building muscle to improve metabolism and burn fat. She explains muscle protein synthesis and gives a three-step mnemonic for putting on muscle: eat protein first, lift heavy weights repeatedly, and get good sleep.
If you want to burn fat after 40, focus on building muscle first. Muscle holds everything in tighter, and muscle supports a better metabolism. In order for muscle to stay on your body, it has to go through something called muscle protein synthesis. Basically, it's breaking down and rebuilding just like your bones are. You just want to make sure, just like with your bones, that you're actually rebuilding as much or better yet, more than you're breaking down. You need some energy to do this. Well, then, how do I put on muscle? So there are three parts to putting on muscle, and this is going to be so easy for you to remember. Here they are. Eat protein first. Lift heavy weights repeatedly. Sleep like a baby.
