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EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 15 MIN

Belly Fat After 40: Best Workouts for Midlife Belly Fat Loss #32

from Midlife Answers · host Rachel Fortune

Why does belly fat seem to appear more easily after 40 — even when your diet and exercise haven’t changed?In this episode of our midlife podcast for women, I’m joined by personal trainer Sue Parkyn to talk about midlife belly fat, hormones, strength training, cardio, cortisol, and why some workouts can actually work against women in perimenopause and menopause.We explore:Why belly fat changes in midlifeWhy sit-ups and excessive cardio often don’t workThe role of hormones, stress and sleepWhy strength training matters after 40How to lose belly fat in midlife without exhausting yourselfThis episode is about understanding what’s happening in your body — and learning how to work with it, not against it.🎧 Listen now — and follow this link to explore more episodes of Midlife Answers.✨ RISE is my midlife reinvention coaching programme helping women rebuild confidence, reconnect with themselves, and navigate midlife with more clarity and self-belief. Find out more at midlifeanswers.comHave a midlife question you’d love covered in a future episode? Send it via this link or DM me on Instagram @midlifeanswers.If anything discussed in this episode brings up difficult feelings for you, please consider speaking with your GP, a healthcare professional, or a qualified therapist who can provide personalised support.Sue Parkyn:www.sueparkynwellness.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sueparkynwellness?igsh=OGpwY2dmdHlmMG82&utm_source=qrFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/16uEvg5kFy/?mibextid=wwXIfrLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sueparkynwellness?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios

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