J90 Healthspan.

Jay- Director of Human Performance

J90. Small changes. Big life. 90 Days At A Time.  What if your best years weren’t behind you—but still ahead of you? Welcome to the J90 podcast. The podcast for men and women who refuse to accept that aging means slowing down. Each week, Jay—Director of Human Performance with more than 25 years of experience coaching Olympic athletes, executives, and everyday people—breaks down the science of living longer, performing better, and building a stronger, healthier body after 40. You’ll discover practical, evidence-based strategies to improve your energy, build muscle, lose fat, optimize hormones, sharpen your mind, prevent disease, and increase your healthspan—not just your lifespan. We also dive into nutrition, fitness, recovery, sleep, mindset, longevity research, wearable technology, and the daily habits that create extraordinary results over time. Whether you’re just beginning your health journey or striving to perform at your highest level, each episode gives you actionable tools you can put into practice immediately. Because at J90,  we believe one simple truth: Small changes. Big life. 90 Days At A Time.  Questions and comments email Jay @ jay@ihnclinic.com

  1. Oct 2

    The Visceral Fat Problem.

    Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary The fat you can see is not always the fat that matters most. Visceral fat is stored deep inside the abdomen around organs such as the liver, pancreas, and intestines. When excessive, it can contribute to insulin resistance, elevated blood sugar, abnormal triglycerides, higher blood pressure, fatty liver, inflammation, and increased cardiovascular risk. In Episode 19 of J90 Healthspan, Jay explains how visceral fat differs from subcutaneous and ectopic fat, why body weight and BMI can miss part of the risk, and which measurements provide a more useful picture of metabolic health. The episode also examines the habits that can reduce visceral fat without gimmicks, spot-reduction claims, or extreme dieting. The episode concludes with the J90 Visceral Fat Protocol, a practical 90-day framework built around better meal structure, daily movement, aerobic exercise, resistance training, sleep, consistent measurement, and appropriate medical care. The goal is not a perfect body or the lowest possible number on the scale. The goal is to reduce metabolic risk while protecting muscle, strength, energy, and the ability to live well for years to come. What Listeners Will Learn • The differences between subcutaneous, visceral, and ectopic fat • How excess visceral fat can affect glucose, triglycerides, blood pressure, liver health, and cardiovascular risk • Why body weight and BMI cannot show where fat is stored • How waist circumference, blood pressure, laboratory testing, strength, and fitness create a more useful health dashboard • Why sustainable nutrition, aerobic activity, resistance training, daily movement, sleep, and medical care are the major evidence-based levers • How to apply the three-phase J90 Visceral Fat Protocol over 90 days Listener Call to Action Choose one action today: measure your waist, take a ten-minute walk after a meal, schedule two strength sessions, replace one calorie-containing drink, or prepare tomorrow’s protein and high-fiber foods. Follow J90 Healthspan and share this episode with someone who needs a practical place to begin. Questions or comments: jay@j90app.com Medical Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not provide individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Discuss major changes to nutrition, exercise, medication, or weight-management treatment with a qualified healthcare professional who understands your medical history. SEO Package Primary SEO phrase: visceral fat and metabolic health SEO title: Visceral Fat and Metabolic Health | J90 Healthspan SEO description: Learn what visceral fat is, why it affects metabolic health, how to assess your risk, and which sustainable habits can help reduce it. Search keywords: visceral fat, how to reduce visceral fat, abdominal fat, belly fat and health, metabolic health, insulin resistance, fatty liver, blood sugar, blood pressure, triglycerides, waist circumference, resistance training, aerobic exercise, healthy weight loss, cardiometabolic risk, healthspan, J90 protocol Hashtags #VisceralFat #MetabolicHealth #Healthspan #InsulinResistance #HeartHealth #FattyLiver #BloodSugar #StrengthTraining #HealthyWeightLoss #Longevity #J90Healthspan #SmallHabitsBigLife

    The Visceral Fat Problem.

  2. Sep 29

    What happens to your body when you only sleep 5 hours?

    Send us Fan Mail You might be able to function on five hours of sleep - but what's actually happening inside your body? In this episode of J90: What Happens to Your Body When..., we look at what can happen after a short night of sleep and, more importantly, what may happen when five hours becomes your normal. We break down sleep's relationship with brain function, reaction time, appetite, blood sugar regulation, insulin sensitivity, exercise performance, recovery, hormones, immune function, cardiovascular health, and healthy aging. We also tackle some big questions: Can you train yourself to need less sleep? Can caffeine make up for lost sleep? Can you catch up on weekends? And how much sleep do adults actually need? This isn't about becoming obsessed with perfect sleep. It's about understanding that sleep is one of the fundamentals of health - and treating it that way. The J90 Challenge: For seven nights, give yourself an eight-hour sleep opportunity and set a nightly bedtime alarm. Small habits. Big life. 90 days at a time. SEO Primary SEO phrase: What happens to your body when you sleep only 5 hours? SEO keywords: sleep deprivation, five hours of sleep, 5 hours sleep, not getting enough sleep, effects of sleep deprivation, sleep and testosterone, sleep and muscle growth, sleep and weight loss, sleep and appetite, sleep and blood sugar, sleep and insulin sensitivity, sleep and exercise, sleep and recovery, sleep and brain function, caffeine and sleep deprivation, how much sleep do adults need, sleep after 40, sleep after 50, healthy aging, longevity, healthspan, J90 podcast, J90 health HASHTAGS #J90 #WhatHappensToYourBody #Sleep #SleepHealth #SleepDeprivation #BetterSleep #Recovery #MuscleRecovery #MetabolicHealth #BrainHealth #HealthyAging #Longevity #Healthspan #FitnessOver40 #HealthOver40 #HealthyHabits #Performance #Wellness #SmallHabitsBigLife #J90Podcast J90 CHALLENGE 7 nights. 8-hour sleep opportunity. One bedtime alarm.

    What happens to your body when you only sleep 5 hours?

  3. Sep 25

    Understanding Your Cholesterol.

    Send us Fan Mail LDL, HDL, triglycerides, ApoB, and lipoprotein(a) do not tell the same story. Jay breaks down what each number means, how arterial plaque develops, which cholesterol myths can mislead you, and what lifestyle changes or medical treatments may improve cardiovascular risk. The episode ends with the practical J90 Cholesterol Protocol: know your numbers, understand your risk, target the correct drivers, act consistently, and verify the result. Questions and comments please email Jay@j90app.com SEO Title Cholesterol Explained: LDL, HDL, Triglycerides and ApoB SEO Meta Description Understand LDL, HDL, triglycerides, ApoB, lipoprotein(a), arterial plaque, cholesterol myths, and practical ways to reduce cardiovascular risk. SEO Keywords cholesterol explained, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, ApoB, apolipoprotein B, lipoprotein(a), non-HDL cholesterol, arterial plaque, atherosclerosis, heart disease risk, cardiovascular health, how to lower cholesterol, cholesterol myths, statins, soluble fiber, strength training, metabolic health, healthspan, J90 Healthspan Hashtags #J90Healthspan #Cholesterol #LDL #HDL #Triglycerides #ApoB #LipoproteinA #HeartHealth #CardiovascularHealth #Atherosclerosis #MetabolicHealth

    Understanding Your Cholesterol.

  4. Sep 22

    What happens to your body when you take a walk after a meal?

    Send us Fan Mail What happens inside your body when you take a short walk after eating? In Episode 4 of J90: What Happens to Your Body When..., we break down why a simple 10-minute post-meal walk may be one of the easiest habits you can use to support metabolic health. You'll learn what happens to blood glucose after a meal, how contracting skeletal muscle helps take up glucose, why GLUT4 matters, and why the timing of movement after eating can be useful. We also cover insulin sensitivity, weight loss, digestion, sedentary behavior, and why 10 minutes is a practical target rather than a magical number. The bigger message is classic J90: you don't need another complicated health protocol. Sometimes an effective health habit is as simple as finishing a meal, standing up, and moving. J90 Challenge: For the next seven days, take a 10-minute walk after your largest meal. One meal. One walk. Ten minutes. Small habits. Big life. 90 days at a time. SEO TITLE What Happens to Your Body When You Walk 10 Minutes After a Meal? | J90 SEO KEYWORDS what happens when you walk after eating, walking after meals, 10 minute walk after eating, post meal walking, walking after dinner, blood sugar after meals, post meal blood sugar, glucose control, insulin sensitivity, GLUT4, skeletal muscle glucose uptake, walking and blood sugar, walking and weight loss, metabolic health, healthy aging, longevity, healthspan, exercise after eating, walking after 40, fitness over 40, healthy habits, J90 podcast, J90 health HASHTAGS #J90 #WhatHappensToYourBody #Walking #PostMealWalk #WalkingAfterMeals #BloodSugar #Glucose #InsulinSensitivity #MetabolicHealth #HealthyHabits #HealthyAging #Longevity #Healthspan #WalkingForHealth #FitnessOver40 #HealthOver40 #WeightLoss #Movement #SmallHabitsBigLife #J90Podcast J90 EPISODE CHALLENGE For the next seven days, take a 10-minute walk after your largest meal. One meal. One walk. Ten minutes. Small habits. Big life. 90 days at a time.

    What happens to your body when you take a walk after a meal?

  5. Sep 18

    The Blood Pressure Problem.

    Send us Fan Mail High blood pressure can damage your arteries, heart, brain, kidneys, and eyes long before it causes an obvious warning sign. In Episode 15 of J90 Healthspan, Jay explains what the two blood-pressure numbers actually mean, why pressure rises, and how silent damage can build over time. You will also hear six common blood- pressure myths, a step-by-step method for getting a trustworthy home reading, and the J90 Blood Pressure Protocol - a practical 90-day framework for improving the habits that influence cardiovascular health. The goal is not fear or perfection. It is to know your number, recognize the pattern, work with your healthcare professional, and take consistent action before a quiet problem becomes a major event. Questions or comments please send to Jay@jay90app.com. Search optimized title: High Blood Pressure Explained: Causes, Hidden Damage, and How to Lower Your Risk SEO description: Learn what blood pressure numbers mean, why hypertension causes silent damage, how to measure correctly, and which daily habits support better control. Primary keyword: high blood pressure explained Secondary keywords: hypertension symptoms, blood pressure numbers, how to lower blood pressure, home blood pressure monitoring, blood pressure risks, cardiovascular health, DASH diet, healthy aging, healthspan Hashtags: #J90Healthspan #HighBloodPressure #Hypertension #BloodPressure #HeartHealth #CardiovascularHealth #HealthyAging #Healthspan #DASHDiet #StrengthForLife #SmallHabitsBigLife

    The Blood Pressure Problem.

  6. Sep 15

    What Happens to Your Body When You Don’t Drink Enough Water?

    Send us Fan Mail What Happens to Your Body When You Don’t Drink Enough Water? | J90 Episode Summary What actually happens inside your body when you don’t drink enough water? In this episode of J90: What Happens to Your Body When…, we break down the physiology of dehydration—from the first signals of thirst to changes in your kidneys, blood volume, brain function, energy, exercise performance, and your body’s ability to regulate temperature. We also tackle some common hydration myths: Do you really need eight glasses of water every day? Does coffee dehydrate you? Can you actually drink too much water? And when do electrolytes matter? The goal isn’t to obsess over ounces or carry a gallon jug everywhere you go. It’s to understand what your body needs and build a simple hydration habit you can actually maintain. The J90 Challenge: For the next seven days, start every morning with a glass of water and replace at least one less-healthy beverage each day with water. Any questions or comments please send to Jay@j90app.com Small habits. Big life. 90 days at a time. SEO Primary SEO phrase: What happens to your body when you don’t drink enough water? SEO keywords: dehydration, signs of dehydration, what dehydration does to your body, hydration, drinking water, how much water should I drink, dehydration symptoms, water and exercise, hydration and performance, electrolytes, water and weight loss, coffee and dehydration, brain function and hydration, healthy aging, longevity, healthspan, healthy habits, J90 podcast, J90 health Hashtags #J90 #WhatHappensToYourBody #Hydration #Dehydration #DrinkWater #Water #Electrolytes #HealthyHabits #Nutrition #Fitness #ExercisePerformance #HealthyAging #Longevity #Healthspan #FitnessOver40 #HealthOver40 #Wellness #SmallHabitsBigLife #J90Podcast

    What Happens to Your Body When You Don’t Drink Enough Water?

  7. Sep 12

    The Blood Sugar Trap

    Send us Fan Mail Insulin resistance often begins long before a prediabetes or type 2 diabetes diagnosis. Blood glucose may still look acceptable while the pancreas produces more insulin to compensate for cells that are becoming less responsive. In this episode, Jay explains what insulin resistance actually means, why it can remain silent, and how it affects far more than blood sugar—including the liver, cardiovascular risk, muscle, appetite, energy, and long-term physical capacity. You will learn why body size does not tell the whole story, why carbohydrates are not the sole villain, and why one workout cannot erase an otherwise inactive day. The episode finishes with the J90 Metabolic Reset: a practical 90-day plan built around strength training, post-meal walking, fewer long periods of sitting, protein-and-fiber-centered meals, sleep, measurable progress, and a minimum-day strategy for difficult weeks. This is not a detox, a crash diet, or medical treatment. It is an evidence-informed framework for building metabolic health through small habits repeated consistently. Primary SEO phrase: insulin resistance and metabolic health SEO title: The Blood Sugar Trap: Insulin Resistance, Prediabetes, and the 90-Day Metabolic Reset Meta description: Learn how insulin resistance develops, why normal blood sugar can miss the early warning, and how strength, walking, nutrition, and sleep can improve metabolic health. Keywords: insulin resistance, metabolic health, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes prevention, blood sugar, glucose control, insulin sensitivity, strength training, post-meal walking, metabolic syndrome, fatty liver, A1C, healthy habits, longevity, J90 Metabolic Reset Hashtags: #J90 #TheBloodSugarTrap #InsulinResistance #MetabolicHealth #Prediabetes #BloodSugar #InsulinSensitivity #StrengthTraining #HealthyHabits #Longevity #Healthspan #Type2DiabetesPrevention #MuscleMatters #PostMealWalk #SmallHabitsBigLife

    The Blood Sugar Trap

  8. Sep 7

    Episode 12: What happens to your body when you eat 30-40g of protein at a meal?

    Send us Fan Mail EPISODE SUMMARY What actually happens inside your body when you eat 30 to 40 grams of protein at a meal? In Episode 2 of J90: What Happens to Your Body When..., we break down what happens from the moment protein reaches your digestive system to the moment amino acids become available for muscle repair, recovery, and muscle protein synthesis. You'll learn why 30 to 40 grams can be a useful practical target for many adults, why it is not a magical cutoff, what leucine has to do with muscle-building signals, and why the myth that your body can only absorb 20 or 30 grams of protein at once misses the point. We also explore why protein becomes increasingly important as we age, how resistance training and protein work together, the role protein can play in satiety and body-composition goals, what a 30-40 gram serving can look like in real food, and why kidney health requires an individualized discussion for people with chronic kidney disease. The bigger J90 message is simple: muscle is about far more than appearance. Building and maintaining strength helps support function, independence, performance, and healthy aging. Today's J90 Challenge: For one day, look at every major meal and ask: Where's my protein? Build each meal around a meaningful protein source and see whether you can create a pattern you can repeat. Small habits. Big life. 90 days at a time. Questions:  Please email Jay at Jay@j90app.com SEO TITLE What Happens to Your Body When You Eat 30-40g of Protein at a Meal? | J90 SEO KEYWORDS what happens when you eat protein, 30 grams of protein per meal, 40 grams of protein per meal, protein per meal, how much protein per meal, protein and muscle growth, muscle protein synthesis, leucine, protein after 40, protein after 50, protein for older adults, anabolic resistance, protein and weight loss, protein and satiety, strength training and protein, building muscle after 40, maintaining muscle as you age, healthy aging, longevity, healthspan, J90 podcast, J90 health HASHTAGS #J90 #WhatHappensToYourBody #Protein #HighProtein #Muscle #MuscleProteinSynthesis #StrengthTraining #BuildMuscle #HealthyAging #Longevity #Healthspan #Nutrition #ProteinIntake #FitnessOver40 #HealthOver40 #WeightLoss #BodyComposition #HealthyHabits #SmallHabitsBigLife #J90Podcast SHOW-NOTE RESEARCH REFERENCES • International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: protein and exercise - practical per-feeding and daily protein guidance. • Schoenfeld BJ, Aragon AA. How much protein can the body use in a single meal for muscle-building? Implications for daily protein distribution. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (2018). • Moore DR et al. Protein ingestion to stimulate myofibrillar protein synthesis requires a greater relative protein intake in healthy older versus younger men. Journals of Gerontology A (2015). J90 - Small Habits. Big Life. 90 Days at a Time. Page 8• Research on protein distribution, lean mass, strength, healthy aging, and the combined role of dietary protein and resistance exercise. Editorial note: 30-40 grams is presented as a practical target, not a universal prescription. Protein needs vary with body size, age, activity, total energy intake, health status, and goals. People with kidney disease or medically prescribed protein restrictions should follow individualized healthcare guidance.

    Episode 12: What happens to your body when you eat 30-40g of protein at a meal?
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J90. Small changes. Big life. 90 Days At A Time.  What if your best years weren’t behind you—but still ahead of you? Welcome to the J90 podcast. The podcast for men and women who refuse to accept that aging means slowing down. Each week, Jay—Director of Human Performance with more than 25 years of experience coaching Olympic athletes, executives, and everyday people—breaks down the science of living longer, performing better, and building a stronger, healthier body after 40. You’ll discover practical, evidence-based strategies to improve your energy, build muscle, lose fat, optimize hormones, sharpen your mind, prevent disease, and increase your healthspan—not just your lifespan. We also dive into nutrition, fitness, recovery, sleep, mindset, longevity research, wearable technology, and the daily habits that create extraordinary results over time. Whether you’re just beginning your health journey or striving to perform at your highest level, each episode gives you actionable tools you can put into practice immediately. Because at J90,  we believe one simple truth: Small changes. Big life. 90 Days At A Time.  Questions and comments email Jay @ jay@ihnclinic.com

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  • Creator
    Jay- Director of Human Performance
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    19
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