Discover the science behind why your workouts aren’t working after 40 and how to finally get results in this eye-opening episode of The Metabolic Alchemist podcast. Carly reveals the surprising research explaining why traditional workout approaches often fail women over 40, and presents a more effective, evidence-based approach that requires less time at the gym.

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Why Your Old Workout Routine Is Failing You

• The Cardio Conundrum: Why spending hours on traditional cardio might actually be increasing abdominal fat in women over 40
• Hormonal Shifts: How perimenopause and menopause change your body’s response to exercise

Effective Workouts for Women Over 40

• High-Intensity Training for Midlife Women: Groundbreaking studies showing how short, intense workouts outperform longer sessions for women in midlife
• The 3x Weekly Workout Plan That Actually Works: Evidence for why three strategic workouts per week yields better results than daily exercise

Beyond Exercise: Keys to Metabolic Success After 40

• Recovery for Perimenopausal Women: Why rest days aren’t optional—they’re essential for metabolic health
• Support Systems for Workout Success: How social support dramatically improves long-term exercise adherence

Research Mentioned:

• Trapp et al. (2008): Women performing 20-minute high-intensity workouts three times weekly experienced 11.2% decrease in fat mass, while those doing 40-minute steady-state cardio saw no significant fat loss
• Research showing HIIT decreases abdominal fat by 9.5%, while steady-state exercise increased it by 10.5%
• Studies demonstrating women lose 3-8% of muscle mass per decade after 30 years, making strength training non-negotiable
• The go4life study finding that participants receiving regular voice coaching prompts showed 42% higher program adherence compared to those following written instructions alone

The Metabolic Alchemy Approach:

Carly outlines her proven methodology for women whose workouts aren’t working after 40:

• Three 15-20 minute metabolic workouts weekly
• Strategic active recovery on alternate days
• Emphasis on consistency over perfection
• Community support for accountability

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