In this dynamic backstage conversation at the Health Optimisation Summit, Zane sits down with industry icon JJ Virgin—bestselling author, fitness expert, and trailblazer in women’s health. At 61, JJ is thriving both mentally and physically, and she’s here to share why the old rules of health and aging need to be thrown out. From the myths of calorie counting and cardio obsession to the overlooked power of muscle, hormones, and proper recovery, this conversation challenges everything we’ve been taught about getting older.

JJ gets candid about her own journey—how she changed her training, embraced hormone replacement therapy, and ditched over-leveraged fasting in favor of strength and longevity. You’ll hear powerful insights on why creatine HCL might be the supplement every woman over 40 needs, and why lifting weights is more important than watching the scale.

Get ready for a perspective shift on aging, health, and vitality—and walk away inspired to take charge of your body composition, stress response, and long-term energy.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why women over 40 should lift weights—not chase cardio
• The truth about hormone replacement therapy for women
• How JJ redefined aging and hit her peak in her 60s
• Why breathwork beats cardio for stress management
• The problem with over-leveraging fasting for fat loss
• Why building muscle is more important than losing weight
• Creatine HCL and what it’s doing for women’s health

🎧 Listen to the full episode to learn how to train smarter, eat with intention, and become your own best health advocate at any age.

Links:

• https://jjvirgin.com

Connect with Zane:

• Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zanegriggsfitness
• Website: https://zanegriggs.com
• ReLyte Electrolytes by Redmond Real Salt: https://shop.redmond.life?afmc=Zane

Quick Episode Summary:

• 00:00 – Live from the Health Optimisation Summit: Meet JJ Virgin
• 03:00 – Aging backward: JJ’s fitness evolution in her 60s
• 06:00 – Lifting over cardio and building confidence with strength
• 08:00 – The post-40 shift and why muscle is non-negotiable
• 12:00 – Why women need DEXA scans and earlier hormone testing
• 15:00 – Hormone replacement: Testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone
• 19:00 – Busting myths about hormones and cancer risk
• 24:00 – Personalized medicine: Hormone levels and how you feel
• 28:00 – Swapping stress workouts for real recovery
• 32:00 – The fasting fallacy: What women really need
• 36:00 – Dieting destroys muscle: What to do instead
• 39:00 – JJ’s health dictator wishlist (you’ll want to write it down)
• 43:00 – DIY tests to monitor your own health
• 46:00 – JJ’s upcoming book and why body comp > weight
• 47:00 – The creatine conversation: Why women should take it
• 49:00 – Final thoughts: Owning your energy and changing your future

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In this powerhouse episode recorded backstage at the Health Optimisation Summit, Zane sits down with the legendary Brad Kearns—former professional triathlete, bestselling author, and now world-ranked track athlete in the over-60 division. Brad shares how he ran a 60-second 400-meter sprint just days after turning 60 and what he's learned about fueling, training, and recovery along the way.

From debunking diet dogma to breaking down the difference between HIIT and real sprinting, this episode is a deep dive into how to train smarter, not harder as you age. Brad opens up about his personal journey from restrictive ketogenic eating to a more intuitive, performance-based diet—think red meat, fruit, and nutrient density over macros and restrictions.

He and Zane discuss why elite athletes don’t use restrictive diets, the misunderstood role of glucose, and how to use sprinting to turn your body into a fat-burning machine long after the workout ends. This conversation is packed with clarity, laughs, and truth bombs that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about longevity, health, and fitness after 50.

🎧 Hit play to learn why training like an athlete means fueling like one too—and how you can apply these principles at any age.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why elite athletes don’t follow restrictive diets
• How stress from fasting and low-carb dieting can backfire
• The truth about glucose, insulin, and metabolic flexibility
• How sprinting triggers powerful hormonal changes that burn fat all day
• Why most cardio and HIIT routines are actually making people more tired
• What Brad eats daily (hint: red meat, fruit, and dark chocolate)
• Why walking might be your best tool for longevity

🎧 Hit play to learn why training like an athlete means fueling like one too—and how you can apply these principles at any age.

Links:

• https://bradkearns.com
• https://borntowalkbook.com
• IG: @‌bradkearns1

Connect with Zane:

• Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zanegriggsfitness
• Website: https://zanegriggs.com
• ReLyte Electrolytes by Redmond Real Salt: https://shop.redmond.life?afmc=Zane

Quick Episode Summary:

• 00:00 – Brad’s world rankings and running 60 seconds at 60
• 02:00 – From triathlete to sprinter: redefining health and fitness
• 05:00 – What elite athletes actually eat and why restrictive diets don’t work
• 08:00 – Zane’s crash from dieting + fasting while trying to perform
• 14:00 – Fasting vs. sprinting: autophagy and recovery
• 17:00 – Brad’s wake-up call: high fasting glucose on keto
• 21:00 – Zane shares his results from reintroducing carbs
• 24:00 – The flawed “calories in, calories out” model
• 26:00 – HIIT vs. true sprinting—and how they affect fat burning
• 34:00 – How sprinting boosts hormone function and burns fat all day
• 38:00 – Brad’s go-to recovery foods: meat, fruit, sourdough, and chocolate
• 43:00 – Clean eating without obsession—recovering from carb-phobia
• 46:00 – What really caused the obesity epidemic? (Hint: seed oils)
• 48:00 – Final thoughts and where to find Brad online

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In this episode of Healthy AF (Healthy After 50), Zane Griggs welcomes back Ben Azadi, a longtime leader in the keto and metabolic health space, to discuss his shift from Keto Kamp to Metabolic Freedom. Ben shares why calories in, calories out is an outdated strategy, how food additives and seed oils contribute to insulin resistance, and why the U.S. faces a much bigger metabolic health crisis compared to other countries.

They also dive deep into strategic fasting, healthy carbs, and the importance of preventing disease rather than just reversing it. Plus, Ben unveils his upcoming book, Metabolic Freedom, and the exclusive free course available for pre-orders.

If you’re looking to break free from rigid dieting rules and achieve real metabolic flexibility, this episode is for you. Listen to the full episode to learn how to optimize your metabolism, ditch outdated diet myths, and take control of your health.

✅ Why Ben rebranded from Keto Kamp to Metabolic Freedom
✅ The problem with the "calories in, calories out" model
✅ How food additives and seed oils contribute to metabolic dysfunction
✅ The difference between preventing disease vs. reversing it
✅ How to use fasting strategically without wrecking your metabolism
✅ The truth about healthy carbs and insulin resistance

Links:

Pre-order the book and get the free course: www.metabolicfreedombook.com

Connect with Zane:

• Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zanegriggsfitness
• Website: https://zanegriggs.com
• ReLyte Electrolytes by Redmond Real Salt: https://shop.redmond.life?afmc=Zane
  

Quick Episode Summary:

• 00:00 Ben’s transition from Keto Kamp to Metabolic Freedom
• 05:00 Why calorie counting isn’t the key to weight loss
• 15:00 How food additives and insulin resistance are connected
• 25:00 Strategic fasting: How to do it the right way
• 35:00 The impact of seed oils on metabolism
• 45:00 Preventing disease vs. trying to reverse it later
• 55:00 How to pre-order Metabolic Freedom and get Ben’s free course