07 | Why Walking is the Secret Weapon for Fat Loss after Age 40

Why working harder might be making you softer. 🚫💪 If you’re over 40 and still training like you’re 22, you might be accidentally fighting your own physiology. As a Doctor of Chiropractic, I see it all the time: Men hitting high-intensity intervals, sweating in the "orange zone," and leaving the gym absolutely exhausted... yet that stubborn belly fat won't budge. The culprit? Cortisol. After 40, your hormonal landscape changes. High-intensity stress spikes cortisol, which tells your body to hold onto fat for survival. In the latest episode of "Men's Fitness after 40," we’re talking about the secret weapon you’re probably overlooking: Walking. I’m breaking down: ✅ How Low-Intensity Steady State (LISS) lowers your stress baseline. ✅ The "Post-Meal Power Move" to blunt insulin spikes. ✅ Why 7,000–8,000 steps is the real metabolic sweet spot. I hope this blesses you. Dr Pete