Ask PJ Anything

Ask PJ Anything

Ask PJ Anything is a series answering all of your health & fitness questions.
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Ask PJ Anything
  • Best Way to Burn Fat & Build Muscle

    Ask PJ Anything - Ep 1

    Wondering what the best way to burn body fat is while building muscle? I also chat about what to do about cellulite.

    If you have a question for a future recording please head here to ask:
    https://bit.ly/AskPJAnything

  • What to do if you have a muscle imbalance

    In today's episode of Ask PJ Anything I answer 3 subscribers' questions ranging from:
    - How to increase the strength of a weaker side in the body
    - An easy way to work muscle imbalance and equalize each side
    - What you should be doing if you have arthritis in the knees
    - A personal question, whic...

  • Why a rest day is important in exercise - and how many you need

    Wondering how many rest days you should take each week from your workouts, and why a rest day is important?

    Check out this episode of Ask PJ Anything as I answer that, as well as some exercise considerations if you have scoliosis.

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  • Should I Workout When I Am Fasted?

    Ever wondered if you should be working out fasted, or fed? In today's Ask PJ Anything I talk about who should work out fasted, who shouldn't and does working out fasted really burn more fat.

    I also give my opinion on Pilates & Spinning - and who should NOT be doing spinning classes.

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  • What Fitness Equipment You Really Need to See Results

    Wondering what a personal trainer recommends for your home gym, well it's only 1 thing :)

    In the episode of Ask PJ Anything I also chat about:
    - What else you could add to your home gym if you own the 1 thing
    - Ab wheels, do they work and will you add them to a future workout?
    - What I would do ...

  • Hypermobility in the Joints - What You Should and Shouldn't Be Doing

    Being really bendy is just as bad as not being bendy. If you are hypermobile you should be focussing on 2 things, while adding a certain type of exercise which will provide you with more support as you exercise.

    In today's episode of Ask PJ Anything I answer that, as well as:
    - My thoughts on we...

  • Getting Back On Track with Your Fitness Program

    If you've taken some time off from your fitness program watch this short Ask PJ Anything about the easiest way to get you back on track.

    In addition to this, I also chat about:
    - What to do if you've missed a day (or more) with the Patreon & Over Fifty Fitness Calendar.
    - What to do if you've mi...

  • Osteoporosis & Exercise

    In this episode of Ask PJ Anything:
    - Recommendations on exercise and osteoporosis
    - What not to do when working out, if you have osteoporosis?
    - Should you be taking collagen, if you have osteoporosis?

  • How to Control Your Appetite - Without Food [6 TIPS]

    In today's episode of Ask PJ Anything:
    - How to control your appetite, my 6 tips.
    - How much protein do women over 40 need?
    - Are hormonal diets just another gimmick?

  • Losing Belly Fat for Women Over 40

    In today's Ask PJ Anything:
    - Can you get a flat stomach with exercise alone?
    - Pelvic floor dysfunction
    - Can you spot train? Can you spot reduce?
    - What supplements do I use, and what ones do I recommend for women over 40.

  • Best Way to Stretch Your Hamstrings

    In this episode of Ask PJ Anything I answer questions regarding:
    - Why do my hamstrings shake when I stretch them
    - What's the best way to improve the flexibility of your hamstrings
    - Lunges and your big toes (arthritis)
    - Bunions
    - What to do if you start to feel pain in the elbow
    - Some exerci...

  • Best Time of Day to Workout

    In this episode of Ask PJ Anything I answer the following:
    - When is the best time of day to workout
    - Do late workouts really disrupt your sleep
    - What should you eat before an early morning workout
    - Will I see results if I have to break a workout into 2 sessions (say a meeting gets in the way,...

  • What a Trainer Eats in a Day

    In this episode of Ask PJ Anything I finally answer:
    - What I eat in a day

    As well as two fun personal questions:
    - My favourite exercise
    - How I meet LH (Loving Husband)

  • A Trainer's Favourite Products [Including the best protein shake!]

    Wondering what a trainer’s favourite running shoes & sports bras are? Or how about a yummy, healthy protein shake? And if you’re trying to lose body fat my recommendations on how to increase the protein in your diet while still staying in a calorie deficit.

    Video I mention:
    https://overfiftyfitn...

  • Does Working Out Make You Want to Barf? (Literally)

    Do you get nauseous when you exercise? Do you experience creaking, snapping and popping in your joints - like your hips or knees for instance? I’ll chat about those, why they could be happening and how to avoid them as well as why you may not be able to “listen to your body”.

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  • How to Workout with Joint Pain, Injuries and Hip Replacements

    Today we chat about aging knees, hip replacements, exaggerated lumbar curves and what’s the best thing to do after an injury.

    Extended warm-up video I mention:
    https://overfiftyfitness.vhx.tv/stretching-mobility/videos/warm-up-mobility-exercises-before-a-workout

    🙋🏻‍♀️ GOT A QUESTION? Have a hea...

  • Is There An Age Limit on Exercise

    Today I answer questions about:
    → Is there an age limit on exercise?
    → Is high-intensity exercise good for older women?
    → And is yoga bad for osteoporosis?

    🙋🏻‍♀️ GOT A QUESTION? Have a health, fitness or nutrition question? Head here for a chance to be featured on a future episode:
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  • Getting Fit at Home & Muscle Soreness

    Can you really get in shape at home, with minimal equipment? You might be surprised at my answer.

    I also answer why your muscles are sore after a workout, what causes the soreness and what to do about it, and whether or not you should be sore after every workout.

    Plus, a Patreon & Over Fifty F...

  • Best Advice When Working Out With Chronic Injuries and More

    On this episode of Ask PJ Anything, I answer the following questions submitted from our Patreon and YouTube community:
    - Is high-impact exercise bad for people with sensitive low backs
    - With shoulder pain, is it best to lay off it or use heavier weights to help strengthen the shoulders
    - Recover...

  • Best Exercises Over 50

    In today's episode of Ask PJ, we have some great questions that I feel many of you will relate to.

    - Why you should strengthen your hip flexor muscles and my top 3 exercises to get them strong.
    - How to work out with BPPV (vertigo)
    - Strengthening your bones
    - Spinal stenosis and high-impact wor...

  • HRT - Can It Help With Menopausal Belly Fat

    In today's episode of Ask PJ Anything, I chat about my experience being on HRT (now known as MHT - menopausal hormone therapy), as well as how MHT can help and what the risks are.

    I also answer how MHT can help belly fat when accompanied by other lifestyle choices. Because one pill, cream or gel...

  • Running & Strength Training

    Wondering what you should do for strength workouts if you run for the bulk of your cardio? It's a great question, and I answer that as well as what muscles to target if you're a runner and what two other things you need to add to your weekly program to become a better runner.

    I also discuss why ...

  • Dumbbell Tips for Beginners

    Wondered what size dumbbells you should be using? I explain what a beginner's heavy dumbbell should look like for most major lifts. In addition, I go into about what a metabolic workout is, how often you should be performing them each week, and whether or not a beginner should do a split body tra...

  • Exercise & Grief and Exercise & ADHD

    Grief — is an all-consuming feeling that many of us know intimately.

    If grief has ever, or is currently, stopping you in your tracks, leaving you unable to do much, let alone work out, then this Ask PJ Anything is for you.

    I also talk answer a question about exercising with ADHD, what are the b...