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Building Muscle After 40

The muscle deficit in women over 40, how long muscle really takes to build, and muscle as the key to aging well.

The muscle deficit in women over 40, how long muscle really takes to build, and muscle as the key to aging well.

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Common questions

Does cardio help you lose weight after 40?

JJ says that if you use cardio as a weight loss strategy you will fail, because it makes you hungrier and the minute you stop you start gaining weight. It also does nothing to build muscle, which she calls your metabolic currency.

What does it actually mean to get toned?

Nikkiey explains that getting toned is a combination of building muscle and losing body fat. Losing body fat reveals the muscle underneath, which creates the lean, defined, fit look most women mean when they say toned.

How long should you stay in a fat loss phase?

Nikkiey says it is unique for everyone and depends on your body composition and journey. Someone might be in fat loss for four weeks or three months, so she avoids putting timelines on it, but she is clear that fat loss is not forever.

Is all protein created equal?

No. Nikkiey explains that protein sources differ in essential amino acids and bioavailability. Animal proteins are complete, many plant proteins are incomplete, and whole foods like chicken and meat also carry vitamins and minerals that processed protein powders and bars don't.