Chattanooga, TN.—
Nutrition World founder Edward Jones is stepping back onto the bodybuilding stage at the Chattanooga Fitness Expo after overcoming years of chronic pain that once left him reliant on a cane and walker. Five years ago, the 68-year-old Jones underwent double hip replacement surgery. The procedure led him to transform his own health and rededicated himself to the mission that led him to start Nutrition World in 1979: helping people take control of their health through natural solutions. “Too often, we watch our loved ones decline as they get older and accept it as a normal part of aging,” said Jones. “Many lose the ability to do the things that once brought them joy, purpose, and independence. I became more intentional about my health because I want to stay active, be present for my grandchildren, and fully enjoy the years ahead.”
The Routine
Jones credits his transformation to three key priorities:
- Pinpointing the foods he believes contributed to years of chronic pain
- Optimizing sleep
- Using AI as a personalized health coach and accountability partner
Nutrition World Founder, Edward Jones on stage at the Chattanooga Fitness Expo.“After removing high-oxalate foods from my diet, the pain that had limited me for years disappeared, and I was able to return to bodybuilding,” said Jones, who recently competed in his fourth bodybuilding competition. “Adding AI as an accountability partner this year helped me stay consistent, make better daily decisions, and keep moving toward my goals.”
His day kicks off at 2:32 a.m. with violin practice, meditation, and a three-hour workout before he heads to Nutrition World. That discipline carries into the evening, where he prioritizes seven hours of sleep and follows habits he believes boost recovery—limiting blue light, using mouth tape to encourage nasal breathing, and taking GABA to settle what he calls “cognitive popcorn.” For Jones, quality sleep is one of the most essential pillars of his training, supporting recovery, muscle preservation, and overall performance.
Jones also eliminated several foods commonly viewed as healthy, including almonds, spinach, nut butters, beets, and raspberries—because he believes their high oxalate content contributed to his chronic joint pain. Each day, Jones uploaded his meals, workouts, nutrient intake, and physique photos into ChatGPT to analyze his progress and refine his nutrition and training plan. To support his bodybuilding regimen, Jones also followed a daily supplement routine:
- Ancient Nutrition Whey Protein: Providing 23 grams of grass-fed protein to help support muscle maintenance and recovery.
- Nutrabio Creatine Monohydrate: A micronized creatine supplement to help replenish energy stores during intense exercise, while supporting strength, power, and muscle performance.
- Transparent Labs IntraEAA: Delivering essential amino acids and electrolytes to support hydration, recovery, and nutrient replenishment during training.
While prepping for the bodybuilding competition, Jones cut his body fat from 13.2% to 8.3%, shedding 7 pounds of fat while maintaining his muscle mass. His story has earned him over 95,000 TikTok followers, where his practical approach to healthy aging connects with people of all ages, especially Gen Z. He’s also discussed his healthy-aging philosophy on FOX, PBS, and ANF’s “ATL Live,” spreading the idea of extending one’s “peakspan” to a broader audience.
“Standing on a bodybuilding stage at 68 is proof that your best years do not have to be behind you,” said Jones. “This experience humbled me. After decades of helping others improve their health, I had to turn that same commitment inward and rebuild my own. Health is a lifelong journey, and there is always more to learn, discover and share with others.”
Jones was the second-oldest competitor in the event and placed first in Classic Physique in the men’s 55-and-older division. His showing at the Chattanooga Fitness Expo serves as an example of his message that strength, resilience, and peak performance can continue at any age.
To follow Jones’ health journey, visit theholisticnavigator.com and explore Nutrition World at nutritionw.com.
