What if fitness was not about chasing a body goal, but about respecting the vessel that carries your soul through this lifetime?

In this episode of Live Your Jam, host Ellen McGinnis sits down with her personal coach and strength expert Danny Matranga, a certified strength and conditioning specialist with over 15 years of experience, for a grounded, honest conversation about strength training, clean living, and mindset, especially as we age.

This episode reframes fitness as an act of self-love, not punishment. Together, Ellen and Danny explore why strength training is one of the most powerful tools for mental clarity, emotional resilience, and long-term independence, particularly for women over 50. They break down how often you really need to train, how to get strong without overwhelm, and why consistency matters more than intensity.

You will also learn the truth about popular supplements like creatine and collagen, what actually works, what is hype, and how to support brain health, joints, and longevity without overcomplicating your routine. The conversation cuts through nutrition noise with a simple, practical approach to eating clean using the 80/20 rule, focusing on protein, fiber, hydration, and reducing alcohol and ultra-processed foods.

This episode is for you if you feel intimidated by the gym, confused by fitness trends, or ready to care for your body in a way that feels supportive, empowering, and sustainable.

When you respect the vessel, everything else begins to align.

They discuss:

• Why physical health supports mental and emotional wellbeing
• The best type of strength training for healthy aging
• How often you really need to lift weights
• Strength training on a budget and at home
• Why form and effort matter more than fancy equipment
• Creatine benefits for strength, cognition, and brain health
• Collagen for joints, connective tissue, and aging
• A realistic approach to clean eating without rigidity
• Strength training for women over 50

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We talk about:

• 00:00 Respecting the body as the vessel of the soul
• 03:20 Why physical health supports mental and emotional wellbeing
• 07:45 Strength training, what actually works and why
• 12:10 How often you really need to lift weights
• 16:30 Strength training on a budget and at home
• 21:05 Why form and effort matter more than comfort
• 26:15 Creatine and collagen, what actually works
• 32:45 Clean eating without overwhelm, the 80/20 approach
• 38:40 Strength training for women over 50
• 44:50 Fitness as an act of self love and living your jam

Connect with Danny

• Website: https://www.corecoachingmethod.com/appbasedprogramming
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJoApjD1tVIRXmbFzyYbXnA
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danny.matranga/
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