EPISODE · Sep 12, 2025 · 22 MIN
Episode 033: HIIT Hype vs. Your Hormones: A Midlife Game Plan
from The Lifestyle MD · host Dr. Angela Andrews
Send us Fan MailIs more HIIT always better? Dr. Angela breaks down what the science really shows—and what it doesn’t—about high-intensity interval training after 40. Most trials that find big benefits use three sessions per week or fewer and consistently show improved fitness, cardiometabolic markers, and reductions in overall fat mass. But there’s no direct evidence that cranking HIIT beyond that helps midlife women (or men) lose more fat, and none proving it harms hormones either. In this episode, Dr. Angela defines HIIT clearly, explains why perimenopause changes fat distribution, and lays out a balanced weekly plan: strength as the anchor, Zone 2 for your aerobic base, and HIIT used like hot sauce—powerful, not daily. Plus simple recovery guardrails to know when to pull back. Smarter training, better longevity, fewer aches.Support the showFollow me on Instagram @angelalifestylemd and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to my podcast & SHARE this episode.
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Send us Fan Mail Is more HIIT always better? Dr. Angela breaks down what the science really shows—and what it doesn’t—about high-intensity interval training after 40. Most trials that find big benefits use three sessions per week or fewer and consistently show improved fitness, cardiometabolic markers, and reductions in overall fat mass. But there’s no direct evidence that cranking HIIT beyond that helps midlife women (or men) lose more fat, and none proving it harms hormones either. In this ...
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